Kentucky fans packed Cliff Hagen Stadium Tuesday night, hoping to see one of the best team in college baseball put a thumping on its in-state rival. Unfortunately, for Kentucky fans, the Wildcat’s bats were as chilly as the outside temperature. Kentucky fell to 30-4 on the season, giving up 17 hits to four, while Louisville improved to 24-9.

On a personal note, I’ve been a fan of, and a photographer of The All-A Classic for several years. Two of Louisville’s sluggers last night (sorry, I couldn’t help the pun) played for Owensboro Catholic a few years ago in the All-A Classic Baseball tournament. I photographed Cole Sturgeon and Stewart Ijames in the 2008 All-A Classic championship game.

Here are a few images from last night’s game that I shot for the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Coach Cal and wife Ellen were on hand to watch the Batcats.