After falling behind 2-0 early, Louisville scored eight straight runs and took an 8-3 win from Kentucky on Tuesday at Jim Patterson Stadium.

The Cardinals (23-6) gave up the first two runs of the game to the Wildcats (16-13) in the top of the third inning, but came back in the bottom of the frame to tie it and scored at least one run in each of the next three innings to secure the win and bragging rights until the two teams meet again April 16 in Lexington.

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Adam Elliott got the win on the mound for U of L, striking out three and not giving up a run. Mason Hazelwood took the loss for UK, giving up a run and two hits while striking out three and walking one.

The Cardinals begin a series at Clemson on Friday while the Cats travel to Missouri for a three-game set, also starting Friday.