Behind a game-shifting three-run sixth inning, Kentucky Softball came away with a huge opening series win against a ranked foe on the road.
The No. 8 Wildcats took down the No. 20 LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge by a final score of 5-3 on Friday night. Kentucky trailed 3-1 entering the sixth before the bats came alive to save the day, moving UK to a 22-9 record on the season and a 4-3 mark in the SEC. Game two of the series is set for a 6:00 p.m. EST first pitch on Saturday afternoon on ESPN.