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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Facing its second nationally ranked in-state opponent of the season, Morehead State baseball (25-17, 12-6 Ohio Valley Conference) fell at the hands of No. 13 Kentucky (26-14, 8-10 Southeastern Conference) by a 7-1 final on Wednesday night at Cliff Hagan Stadium.

"If you're playing good teams, you've got to cash in early offensively," said MSU head coach Mike McGuire. "I thought we had opportunities, and we didn't cash in."

Morehead State left nine runners on base over the course of the game, leaving behind one or more in all but two innings. Bryce Hensor, Braxton Morris, Reid Leonard, and Tyler Niemann each recorded a hit, while junior dual-threat Connor Pauly was the only Eagle to log two.

Morehead State's lone run came in the eighth inning, when Eli Boggess' sacrifice fly allowed Morris to score. Leonard also provided some solace for the Eagles' offensive struggles, reaching base for the 34th consecutive contest. The streak ties another set by Morris for Morehead State's longest of the season.

The Eagles' defense held the Wildcats within reach for most of the game, even grounding in two double-plays and throwing out three would-be base stealers at second. However, a rotating cast of eight different pitchers combined for nine walks from the mound. Junior right-hander Garret Rogers pitched a team-high 2.2 innings and received his first loss of the season.

Morehead State will resume conference play this weekend, embarking on a three-game series at Eastern Illinois (15-25, 4-14 OVC). First pitch is scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. ET.