South Carolina’s Last-Inning Home Runs Sink No. 4 Kentucky in Extra-Inning Upset
In a stunning upset, No. 19 South Carolina defeated No. 4 Kentucky 6-5 in 10 innings after hitting four home runs in the final two innings, including two pinch-hit blasts in the ninth inning.
By the Numbers- Kentucky is 32-8 in 2024, 15-4 in SEC play.
- Kentucky has hit 29 home runs in its last nine games.
- Trey Pooser struck out a career-high 11 batters in seven innings.
Kentucky, despite a strong performance, succumbed to South Carolina's late-game power surge.
State of Play- Kentucky is facing a rare three-game losing streak.
- Coach Nick Mingione needs 10 more victories to become the second-winningest coach in school history.
- Ryan Waldschmidt has been on a home run streak, hitting five in the last five games.
The Wildcats will face South Carolina again on Saturday night, with the game airing on the SEC Network.
Bottom LineNo. 19 South Carolina's late-game heroics led to a thrilling victory over No. 4 Kentucky, marking a significant shift in momentum for both teams.
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