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Kentucky Wildcats Sweep SEC, Boost NCAA Hopes with 7-2 Win

5/12/2025

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Kentucky celebrated a triumphant 7-2 victory over No. 17 Oklahoma, marking their first SEC series sweep of the season. With this win, the Wildcats boosted their NCAA Tournament hopes, thanks to Tyler Bell and Luke Lawrence's thrilling back-to-back home runs and a stellar performance from pitcher Ben Cleaver, who struck out eight batters.

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Kentucky celebrated a triumphant 7-2 victory over No. 17 Oklahoma, marking their first SEC series sweep of the season. With this win, the Wildcats boosted their NCAA Tournament hopes, thanks to Tyler Bell and Luke Lawrence's thrilling back-to-back home runs and a stellar performance from pitcher Ben Cleaver, who struck out eight batters.