Quickies: Softball Dominance Edition

The Kentucky softball team obliterated its opponents and rolled to a regional title over the weekend. It started with two wins on Saturday, one over UI-Chicago, 10-1, and then one over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 10-0. The Wildcats took on Notre Dame a second time on Sunday and won another blowout, securing the regional title with an 8-0 win.

If you’re keeping track at home, UK outscored its opponents 28-1 in its regional games. The Wildcats will now head to the NCAA Super Regionals for the sixth time in school history.

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