What do you get when you mix 15 innings, 30 combined strikeouts, a revenge bunt, and the No. 2 team in the nation? One unforgettable night at Kentucky Proud Park.
Kentucky baseball delivered one of its most thrilling wins of the season Saturday night, walking off mighty Texas in the bottom of the 15th inning to win 5-4 and even the series. The victory came on a redemption bunt from Griffin Cameron that turned into controlled chaos and sent catcher Devin Burkes racing all the way home on a throwing error. Click here for the video.
It wasn't clean. It wasn’t quick. But it was pure Kentucky baseball.
Redemption, realized
Earlier in the game, Cameron had failed to get a bunt down in a critical moment. The kind of moment that sticks with you—until you get another chance.
That chance came in the 15th. With Burkes on first, Cameron laid down the perfect bunt. A rushed throw from the catcher followed. The ball got away from the first baseman. And Burkes—Kentucky’s emotional leader—scored the game-winning run sliding into home before the relay throw could get there.
A long day of baseball
Kentucky’s bullpen put on a masterclass which is surprising given recent struggles. After starter Nic McCay gave up three runs in the fourth, five relievers combined to allow just one more run across ten full innings of work. Simon Gregersen went 4.2 innings, Nile Adcock and Cole Hentschel finished it off, and the Wildcats defense made play after play.
Offensively, it was a team effort. Devin Burkes scored twice and added a double. Ethan Hindle homered in the ninth to tie it. Patrick Herrera knocked in a key run early. And Cameron, who only logged one hit, made it the most memorable play of the night.
For Texas, Rylan Galvan and Jalin Flores each homered, but the Longhorns' bats were largely silenced by Kentucky’s relentless pitching approach.
Stat sheet snapshot
Final: Kentucky 5, Texas 4 (15 innings)
Records: Kentucky (19-13, 6-8 SEC); Texas (28-5, 12-2 SEC)
Total Pitches Thrown: 541
Total Strikeouts: 34
LOB: Kentucky 11, Texas 9
How to watch the deciding game 3
The rubber match of this high-stakes SEC series is set for today, April 13 at 12:00 p.m. ET at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington.
TV: SEC Network (not SEC+) — no need to break out your laptop this time. Just tune in.
What’s at stake:
A series win over the No. 2 team in the country could be a season-changer for Kentucky, who’s clawing back into the SEC mix and trying to build a postseason resume. A win would move them within one game of .500 in conference play and bolster their RPI in a major way.
Whether you're into small ball or slugfests, Kentucky’s walk-off win had a little bit of everything. And now, with the series on the line, the Wildcats have a chance to turn one dramatic moment into season-long momentum.
So grab your coffee and your couch spot—Sunday’s finale has all the makings of another classic.