Takeaways from UK's scrimmage at Prasco Park

MASON, Ohio — The Kentucky baseball team scrimmaged for 14 innings — two seven-inning games — against Wright State of the Horizon League on Sunday afternoon. The first seven-inning contest ended in a 6-6 tie, and the second easily went Kentucky’s way, winning 19-2.

The lineup for the first game with unofficial stats:

1. 2B Luke Lawrence — 0-2, two BB
2. DH Cole Hage — 0-4, 3K
3. 1B Dylan Koontz — 1-2, 2 BB
4. 3B Patrick Herrera — 1-2, 3-run homer, BB, HBP
5. RF Shaun Montoya — 0-2, 2 BB
6. CF Will Marcy — 1-1, RBI double, 2 HBP, BB
7. LF Eli Small — 1-4, double
8. DH Ethan Hindle (hit for catcher Devin Burkes) — 0-3, 2K
9. SS Tyler Bell — 1-1, double, HBP, sac fly

Pitchers

• Ethan Walker — 3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 1 BB
• Scott Rouse — 1 IP, 3H, 2 ER, 2 K, HBP 
• Jackson Nove — 2 IP, 4K, 1 R, HBP, 2 BB
• James McCoy — 1 IP, 0H

Observations

First off, it’s a cool setup at Prasco Park. It’s an excellent facility and the fall fest part of it brought many families to the ballpark on a warm October afternoon. The free concession stands were a nice touch.

“This place is unbelievable,” Kentucky coach Nick Mingione told Bat Cats Central. “Phil Arington, Ryan Arington, what they do for all the teams here and their heart, the way they serve is unbelievable. The field is immaculate. I’m thankful we came here.”

Just like last year, Kentucky did a community service project on Saturday and packed 2,500 bags of toys for kids who will get gifts.

Now, let's move on to some observations from the first game.