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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky head coach Nick Mingione watches on during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky baseball drops one spot to No. 4 in D1Baseball Top 25

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 23, 2024

Kentucky baseball (32-7 15-3 SEC) moved down one spot to No. 4 in the D1Baseball Top 25 week 11 rankings. The Wildcats’ slight drop in the rankings comes after going 2-2 on a week that began with...

Kentucky first baseman Ryan Nicholson gets a walk during the Kentucky vs Tennessee baseball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 9-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky baseball comes up short in decisive game three, loses first SEC series versus No. 4 Tennessee

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 21, 2024

No. 3 Kentucky baseball (32-7 15-3 SEC) came up short in a decisive game three against No. 4 Tennessee (33-7 12-6 SEC) by a score of 13-11. The loss marked the first SEC series loss for the Bat Cats. “This...

Kentucky infielder Emilien Pitre up to bat during the Kentucky vs Tennessee baseball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 9-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Disastrous first inning snaps Kentucky baseball’s SEC win streak against No. 4 Tennessee

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 21, 2024

A nightmare first inning and missed opportunities resulted in No. 3 Kentucky baseball (32-6, 15-2 SEC) being defeated by No. 4 Tennessee (32-7, 11-6 SEC) by a score of 9-4 on Saturday. The largest...

Kentucky baseball players celebrate during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Late comeback propels Kentucky baseball to 5-3 game one win over No. 4 Tennessee

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 20, 2024

A late inning rally and a strong bullpen performance propelled No. 3 Kentucky baseball (32-5, 15-1 SEC) to a 5-3 game one victory over No. 4 Tennessee (31-7, 10-6 SEC). The Bat Cats took game one...

Kentucky Wildcats first baseman Nick Lopez celebrates with head coach Nick Mingione after hitting a home run during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-0. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

PREVIEW: No. 3 Kentucky baseball prepares for No. 4 Tennessee at home

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 19, 2024

What has quickly become one of the most anticipated series in college baseball has arrived as No. 3 Kentucky baseball is set to host the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers.  For the home Wildcats, they...

Kentucky infielder Ryan Nicholson winds back to throw during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Ryan Nicholson’s miracle turnaround helps push Bat Cats to new heights

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 19, 2024

Oftentimes in sports people say, “one game or at-bat does not define your season,” however for Kentucky baseball’s Ryan Nicholson, one swing has changed his entire season. Hunter Gilliam was...

Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt swings during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Ryan Waldschmidt, Kentucky baseball thrives in 17-13 win at Louisville

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 17, 2024

Ryan Waldschmidt’s two home run game propelled No. 3 Kentucky baseball (31-5, 14-1 SEC) to a 17-13 win over the rival Louisville Cardinals (21-15). Waldschmidt finished the game 3-5 and led the Cats...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Drew Lafferty pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-0. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky baseball jumps to No. 3 of D1Baseball top 25

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 15, 2024

Kentucky baseball (30-5 14-1 SEC) moved up five spots to No. 3 in the D1Baseball Top 25 week 10 rankings. The Wildcats finished 3-1 on a week that began with a midweek road loss against Samford and...

Kentucky infielder Ryan Nicholson prepares to hit during the Kentucky vs Auburn baseball game on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Alabama. Kentucky won 13-8. Photo provided by Auburn Athletics

COMEBACK CATS: Kentucky baseball comes back from 7-0 down to win 13-8

Landon Smith, Baseball Beat Reporter April 15, 2024

No. 8 Kentucky baseball (30-5 14-1 SEC) completed the series sweep of Auburn (18-17, 2-13 SEC) in comeback fashion by a score of 13-8. Both teams were quiet offensively to start the game, as the...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Grant Smith (12) rounds second base after hitting a homerun during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. No. 25 Missouri baseball game on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Home run frenzy sees Kentucky remain undefeated in SEC series

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 15, 2024

Six "big blue bombs" fueled an offensive outburst in No. 8 Kentucky baseball's (29-5 13-1 SEC) 9-1 series-clinching victory over Auburn (18-16 2-12 SEC). The Wildcat offense tallied 14 hits on the game...

Kentucky infielder Ryan Nicholson catches the ball during the Kentucky vs Alabama baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Ryan Nicholson leads the way as Bat Cats conquer Auburn 6-5 in game one

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 15, 2024

Ryan Nicholson's late two-run home run propelled No. 8 Kentucky baseball (28-5 12-1 SEC) to a 6-5 win over Auburn (18-15 2-11 SEC).  Nicholson led the Wildcats with three hits and three RBIs in the...

Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Ty Crittenberger dashes to first base during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-5. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball prepares for SEC road series with Auburn

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 14, 2024

As conference play rolls on, No. 8 Kentucky baseball is set for a road series against Auburn.  The Wildcats remain atop the SEC East entering the series with an 11-1 one record after sweeping Georgia,...

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