No. 7 Tennessee (32-5, 11-2 SEC) defeated No. 17 Kentucky 25-11-1 (7-6 SEC), 2-1, Friday at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.
Friday’s contest was the first of a three-game series between the Lady Vols and Wildcats.
Lair Beautae went 3-for-4 in the contest for Tennessee, recording one home run, two RBIs and one run. The Lady Vols recorded six hits in the contest.
Ashley Rogers started and pitched eight innings for Tennessee. She allowed one run (earned), three hits, three walks, while recording 11 strikeouts.
First pitch for Saturday’s game No. 2 is slated for noon EDT. SEC Network will televise the contest with Mark Neeley (play-by-play) and Amanda Scarbrough (analyst) on the call.
Saturday’s game No. 2 will work with University of Kentucky athletic partners at the Kentucky Blood Center, where fans can donate blood to help save lives on-site at John Cropp Stadium.