UK holds Austin Peay to three runs through softball doubleheader

Typically, when a team’s lone All-American does not record a hit in a game, it means the offense struggled. For UK, the same scenario gave way to one of its best hitting displays of the season.

UK (29-18, 11-11 Southeastern Conference) made quick work of Austin Peay (14-30) Wednesday in its final non-conference doubleheader of the season.

The first game was highlighted by a seven-run second inning for the Cats, in which they were able to post ten at-bats before the side was retired. The inning was enough to help lift UK over the Lady Govs 10-1 in the five-inning contest.

UK hit a combined 9-for-22, a .409 performance. Though most of the rotation found success at the plate, junior catcher Megan Yocke went 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs to lead the Cats. All-American shortstop Molly Johnson did not record a hit but she was able to score two runs and steal two bases after being walked and hit by a pitch in her plate appearances.

Senior Amber Matousek received the win in the circle for UK, improving her record to 3-2 on the season.

While the second half of the doubleheader proved to be a closer contest early, the Cats prevailed 10-2 following another offensive show late in the game.

Right fielder Destinee Mordecai and catcher Megan Yocke each blasted their fifth home run of the season in the home half of the fourth inning, helping to power UK up 4-0 early. The next inning showed another six runs on seven hits for the Cats, enough to end the second game in a shortened contest.

UK came up with solid hits all afternoon. It finished the late game 12-for-26, a .462 show. Yocke matched her first-game achievements in each category, finishing the evening 6-for-6 with four runs and four RBIs.

Sophomore Chanda Bell moved her pitching record to 16-10 after earning the win for UK.