Joiner, Sagermann Homer as Softball Drops Opener to USC
Senior catcher Griffin Joiner hit her team-leading eighth home run of the season and junior infielder Nikki Sagermann launched a two-run roundtripper in the fifth inning, but No. 14 Kentucky allowed five runs in the opening frame, giving South Carolina a 6-4 series-opening win Friday night at John Cropp Stadium.