LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky junior left-hander Zack Thompson is the Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league announced on Monday. Thompson turned in a brilliant performance in tossing a complete game shutout against No. 4 Georgia, striking out a career-high 13 batters and allowing only two infield hits.
Thompson, who lowered his season earned run average to 2.06 in seven starts, delivered a career effort when his team needed it most as the Wildcats won their first game of the season over a Top 10 opponent. The complete game shutout was the first for a UK pitcher since Sean Hjelle blanked No.