The Kentucky Wildcats secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over North Carolina State in the Men’s College World Series on Saturday. The game was filled with excitement and tension, with the winning run scored in the bottom of the 10th inning when Mitchell Daly hit a home run with two outs. This marked the third consecutive game in the series to end in walk-off fashion.
Kentucky had tied the game in the ninth with Ryan Nicholson’s home run, setting a program record for wins in a season with 46. The Wildcats, who were making their first appearance at the MCWS, will now face Texas A&M on Monday night while NC State will play against Florida in an elimination game Monday afternoon.
Coach Nick Mingione praised his team’s belief and response to the game, stating that it was a testament to their determination and confidence. The Wolfpack, who had been removed from the MCWS due to a COVID-19 outbreak in 2021, had held a one-run lead in the ninth before Nicholson tied it with a home run.
Nicholson described the game as a starting point for the program and a confidence booster for the team. After a tense 10th inning, Daly clinched victory for Kentucky with his home run against NC State’s closer Derrick Smith. This marked
