There’s something about Louisville that brings out the best in Jordan Cooper. And for that matter, there is something about Cooper that Louisville just can’t figure out.

Cooper pitched another gem against Louisville, hurling 6.2 innings of five-hit, one-run ball in the Kentucky baseball team’s 7-1 victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday night at Cliff Hagan Stadium. UK’s victory marks the first season sweep of Louisville since the 2006 season.

The sophomore allowed one unearned run, extending his excellent record against Louisville. In four career starts against the Cardinals, Cooper has allowed just one earned run in 19.2 innings of work.

More importantly for Cooper, he’s given up just five earned runs over 24.0 innings pitched since being demoted from the weekend rotation to a midweek starter.

What’s been the difference? Hear from Cooper and head coach Gary Henderson below. Brent Ingram has a full recap of the game on the front page.

Head coach Gary Henderson

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Sophomore Jordan Cooper

Junior Braden Kapteyn