South Carolina hit four home runs in the 9th and 10th innings to rally past Kentucky in the series opener, with Blake Jackson's two-run homer in the 10th securing a 6-5 victory for the No. 24 Gamecocks.

By the Numbers
  • South Carolina hit three solo homers in the 9th inning.
  • Kentucky's Trey Pooser struck out 11 batters over seven innings, allowing only one run.
Yes, But

Kentucky lost for the third time in their last four league games despite a strong pitching performance from Trey Pooser.

State of Play
  • South Carolina (28-13, 10-9 SEC) won the series opener with late-inning heroics.
  • Kentucky (31-8, 15-4 SEC) suffered their third loss in four games, despite a standout performance by Trey Pooser.
What's Next

The series will continue with Game 2 on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.

Bottom Line

South Carolina's late-game power surge led to a dramatic victory over Kentucky, highlighting the importance of clutch performances in baseball.