UK Softball Host No. 21 Auburn in SEC Opener
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The Cats host their first SEC series of the season today against No. 21 Auburn. The first pitch of the series at John Cropp Stadium is set for 6:00pm tonight, followed by a 3:00pm start on Saturday, and concludes on Sunday with a 1:00pm start time. The Cats ranked at No. 10 are 27-5 on the season, and 4-2 in SEC play, with losses to Mississippi State and Missouri on the road. The Wildcats have been ranked inside the top 25 of both the NFCA/USA Today Top 25 and the ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 polls for 25 consecutive weeks, which sets a school record. Auburn has also started the season with a program best start at 29-5-1 and are 4-2 in SEC play. The Tigers are looking for the Cats to be their third straight SEC series win of the season, and second over a ranked opponent. Auburn captured their first two series against SEC foes LSU (who was then ranked 24) and Mississippi State, taking both series 2-1.
- Freshman Kasey Cooper leads the Tigers in hitting with a .454 average.
- Junior outfielder Branndi Melero follows with a .451.
- Sophomore infielder Emily Carosone is hitting 3rd best on the season at .402.
The top four in the batting order for Auburn has hit for a combined .426, with 27 homeruns and 159 RBI.
The Tigers' pitchers have a combined three no-hitters this season, two by sophomore pitcher Marcey Harper (14-0 on the season with a 2.90 ERA), and one by sophomore Lexi Davis (14-5 on the season with a 1.96 ERA). Following the SEC series against Auburn that concludes on Sunday, the Cats will then host Louisville Wednesday, March 2nd at 6:00pm at John Cropp Stadium.
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