LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — The Kentucky Wildcats outlasted the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 13-9 in a back-and-forth offensive showcase Wednesday evening at Kentucky Proud Park. The Wildcats pounded out 20 hits to overcome an early deficit.

Kentucky erased a four-run hole with a four-run first inning, highlighted by an Eli Hindle homer. Western Kentucky’s Kyle Hayes hit two home runs, driving in three runs. But Kentucky catcher Owen Jenkins led the charge, going 4 for 5 with three RBIs, including a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth.

The Wildcats’ bullpen sealed the win, as Burkley Bounds and Chase Alderman combined for 6 2/3 innings of relief. Kentucky improved to 6-2 overall, while Western Kentucky fell to 5-4.