HADLEY, Ky. (Interstat) — Kyle Hayes drove in three runs with two doubles as Western Kentucky rallied from an early deficit to defeat Louisville 10-5 on Tuesday at Nick Denes Field.

The Hilltoppers scored four times in the first inning to answer Louisville’s early lead and never trailed again, adding three runs in the seventh. Hayes, the designated hitter, went 2 for 4. JP Acosta added three hits and two RBIs for Western Kentucky, which improved to 14-11.

Tague Davis hit a two-run homer for the Cardinals, who finished with six hits. Louisville fell to 16-9. A trio of Hilltoppers relievers — Conner Wolf, Kaine Samuels and Mick Uebelhor — combined for six innings, allowing three hits and striking out seven.