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Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) celebrates after pitching a "1-2-3 inning" during the Kentucky vs. Hofstra baseball game on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park. Kentucky won 6-1. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Ben Cleaver’s dominate mentality propels Kentucky baseball to 6-0 shutout over No. 20 Auburn

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2025

A mentality shift by Ben Cleaver and Kentucky baseball (15-7, 2-4 SEC) resulted in a 6-0 game three defeat over No. 20 Auburn (19-4, 5-2 SEC). Kentucky fell behind in the first two games of the...

the during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball comes up short in 8-7 extra inning loss to No. 20 Auburn

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2025

Kentucky baseball (14-7, 1-4 SEC) fell short in an 11-inning thriller to No. 20 Auburn (19-4, 4-1 SEC) by a score of 8-7. There was no shortage of late inning fireworks in the ballgame as Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Tyler Bell (6) pitches during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Kentucky baseball falls 8-7 in heartbreaking fashion to No. 20 Auburn

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2025

A ninth inning mishap proved to be the difference in a back-and-forth battle as Kentucky baseball (14-6, 1-3 SEC) fell to No. 20 Auburn (18-4, 3-1 SEC) by a score of 8-7. The Wildcats came back...

Kentucky infielder Ethan Hindle (9) poses to his teammates after hitting a homerun during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball set to host No. 20 Auburn in SEC home opener

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2025

Kentucky baseball (14-5, 1-2 SEC) is set to take on No. 20 Auburn (17-4, 2-1 SEC) in its SEC home opener. What to watch  These two squads are entering the series on different wavelengths as the...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Nile Adcock (54) pitches during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky baseball pitching woes at No. 4 Georgia could spell disaster for 2025 season

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2025

Kentucky baseball began SEC play by going 1-2 against No. 4 Georgia and the series exposed a season-threatening weakness in the form of the entire pitching staff.   The Bat Cats faced their first...

Kentucky Wildcats meet for a timeout during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Kentucky baseball falls 5-4 to Murray State in rough performance

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2025

Kentucky baseball (14-5, 1-2 SEC) lost to Murray State (13-4) 5-4 in a lackluster performance. The game got off to a rough start for Kentucky as Nate Harris got the start and pitched two clean innings...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Tyler Bell (6) pitches during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Kentucky baseball’s pitching falls short in 17-10 loss to No. 4 Georgia in series finale

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 16, 2025

Kentucky baseball (14-4, 1-2 SEC) could not hold No. 4 Georgia's (21-2, 2-1 SEC) offense at bay in 17-10 series-deciding loss. Overall, the pitching staff surrendered 15 hits, nine walks and hit...

Kentucky Wildcat infielder Tyler Bell (6) swings and hits an single during the Kentucky vs. Hofstra baseball game on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park. Kentucky won 6-1. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Tyler Bell and Luke Lawrence spark Kentucky baseball’s offensive outburst to defeat No. 4 Georgia 10-7

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2025

Tyler Bell and Luke Lawrence delivered at the dish as Kentucky baseball (14-3, 1-1 SEC) defeated No. 4 Georgia (20-2, 1-1 SEC) 10-7 to even the series. The middle infield duo hit a combined 3-8...

Kentucky infielder James McCoy (13) highfives Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) after an inning ended during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Pitching falters as Kentucky baseball falls 12-6 to No. 4 Georgia in 2025 SEC debut

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2025

Pitching struggles plagued Kentucky baseball (13-3, 0-1 SEC) in 12-6 loss to No. 4 Georgia (20-1, 1-0 SEC) to open SEC play. Walks were a huge issue for the pitching staff in game one as 10 free...

the during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COLUMN: Kentucky baseball is nearly impossible to predict in the SEC due to concerning trends

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2025

Issac Newton’s third law states that “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.”  That law can be directly applied to Kentucky baseball in 2025, which makes it nearly impossible...

Kentucky Wildcats Head Coach Nick Mingione celebrates after Kentucky infielder Dylan Koontz (24) hit a home run during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball is set for road clash with No. 4 Georgia to open SEC play

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2025

SEC baseball has officially arrived as Kentucky baseball (13-2) is set to hit the road for a clash with No. 4 Georgia (19-1).  Due to various cancellations, the Wildcats have played just 15 games...

Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) drinks water from a bat after scoring a run during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball breezes past Northen Illinois 9-2 in final game before SEC play

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2025

Kentucky baseball (13-2) cruised to a 9-2 victory over Northen Illinois (7-7) in final tune-up before conference play. This contest was not on the Wildcats schedule to open the season but was added...

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