Kentucky baseball found itself trailing for the first time in six games during the NCAA Tournament. However, the team still managed to come out with a victory, maintaining their winning streak. In their first-ever game at the College World Series, Kentucky blew a 3-1 lead and fell behind N.C. State 4-3 entering the bottom of the ninth inning. Leadoff batter Ryan Nicholson hit a solo home run to tie the game at 4-4. The Wildcats then secured a 5-4 win in 10 innings with Mitchell Daly hitting a solo homer in the bottom of the 10th.
The dramatic come-from-behind victory in extra innings preserved Kentucky’s six-game win streak. The team has not lost since May 24 when they were defeated by South Carolina in the SEC Tournament semifinals. With this win, Kentucky (46-14) advances in the winner’s bracket and will face the winner of the Florida vs. Texas A&M game scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday. The loser of Monday’s game will see their season come to an end.
N.C. State (38-22) will play an elimination game at 2 p.m. Monday against the loser of the Florida vs. Texas A&M matchup. The loser of Monday’s game will also see their season conclude. Further updates on this story will be provided as it develops. For more information, contact Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com or follow him on X at @RyanABlack.