LEXINGTON, Ky. – Sean Hjelle continued his mastery of South Carolina and the Kentucky offense erupted as the No. 9 Wildcats rode big performances up and down the roster for a 14-1 series-opening victory at Cliff Hagan Stadium on Friday night.
Hjelle was lights out from the start, ultimately giving up just an unearned run in 7.0 innings of work while striking out eight and walking none. Coupled with his start in Columbia last season the junior right-hander has not given up an earned run in 13.0 innings in two career starts vs. the Gamecocks, walking just one and striking out 14 in those games.