Florida Gators extend winning streak, beat Kentucky 12-5

University of Florida freshman Nelson Maldonado rounds the bases after his home run against the Florida State Seminoles / Gator Country photo by David BowieNelson Maldonado’s two home runs and a solid start from Logan Shore led the Florida Gators (23-1, 4-0 SEC) to its 17th consecutive win in 2016 with a 12-5 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats (15-7, 2-2 SEC) on the road.

Florida went quietly in the first two innings and Shore found trouble in the bottom of the second. Gunnar McNeill started the frame with a single to left center. Shore walked Zach Reks before a great defensive play from Pete Alonso got McNeill out at third on an attempted sacrifice bunt by Kole Cottam. Kentucky made up for…