UK drops series opener to Auburn, 13-6

Auburn scored runs in seven of the nine innings as they claimed a 13-6 victory over UK on Friday.

UK (22-16, 5-11 SEC) starter Logan Darnell allowed a career-high nine runs in 6.1 innings.  He was relieved by Walter Wijas, the hero of the Florida game last Sunday.  This time, however, Wijas didn’t record an out, allowing two home runs in his short outing.  He was followed on the mound by Braden Kapteyn and Mike Kaczmarek.

The Cats were led offensively by Lance Ray, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles.  Ray, in his last three starts, has now reached base safely in 11 of 13 plate appearances.  Braden Kapteyn also had a good day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.

The series resumes Saturday at 1 p.m.