Kentucky Pitching Dominates the Weekend to Earn Series Sweep

No. 22 Kentucky throttled St. John’s for the third consecutive day, sweeping the weekend series with a 3-1 victory at Kentucky Proud Park on Sunday. It capped a 4-0 week for the Wildcats as conference play draws closer. UK (9-2) pitchers allowed just two runs (one earned) in three games, struck out 33 batters, walked only seven and allowed the Red Storm to bat just .165. Sophomore righty Nate Harris picked up the baton on Sunday and struck out a career-high nine in 6.0 innings of work, allowing just one run for the second straight time on the mound. Ira…