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Kentucky utility Nate Harris (36) delivers a pitch to the home plate 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 falls 6-3 to No. 2 Texas

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2025

A costly misplay ultimately resulted in Kentucky baseball (18-13, 5-8 SEC) falling 6-3 to No. 2 Texas (28-4, 12-1 SEC). The Bat Cats continue to be on the wrong side of the slim margin of victory...

Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) points to the dugout after making to first base during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball set to host No. 2 Texas for the first time as SEC foes

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 11, 2025

Kentucky baseball (18-12, 5-7 SEC) is set to host No. 2 Texas (27-4, 11-1) for the first time ever as SEC opponents. What to Watch The Wildcats enter the series on a three-game losing streak as the Bat...

Kentucky Wildcat teammates cheer as the ump calls a strike 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

Across the (By) Line: Texas baseball

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 11, 2025

The "Across the (By)line" series gives Kentucky baseball fans an inside look at its opponent for the upcoming series-from the mind the mind of the opposing team's baseball beat reporter. This week:...

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 falls 4-3 to No. 14 Louisville in 10 innings

Brett Ramsey, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter April 10, 2025

Kentucky baseball (18-12, 5-7 SEC) suffered a 4-3 extra-inning loss to in-state rival No. 14 Louisville (25-7, 8-4 ACC). It was the third game in the Wildcats' last four that ended in extra innings. ...

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

Kentucky baseball pitches its best series in SEC play against No. 9 Ole Miss

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2025

Since the beginning of SEC play, it's no secret that Kentucky baseball's pitching staff had been struggling mightily. The shutout against Auburn looked like an anomaly as the staff had not allowed less...

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 falls short 5-4 in 12 innings to No. 9 Ole Miss

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 5, 2025

Kentucky baseball (18-11, 5-7 SEC) fell short 5-4 to No. 9 Ole Miss (24-7, 8-4 SEC) in 12-inning thriller. With the loss, Kentucky dropped the series to the Rebels after splitting a doubleheader. Ben...

Kentucky Wildcats catcher Devin Burkes (7) daps up head coach Nick Mangione after stealing third base during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Greysun Niehaus | Staff

Kentucky baseball splits doubleheader against No. 9 Ole Miss

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 4, 2025

Kentucky baseball (18-10, 5-6 SEC) split a doubleheader against No. 9 Ole Miss (23-7, 7-4 SEC) by scores of 5-4 and 3-1. Game one could not be decided in the ninth as the Rebels and Wildcats were...

Kentucky outfielder Shaun Montoya (2) stands in the outfield while a new batter enters the box during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball set to host No. 9 Ole Miss in three-game home set

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Kentucky baseball (17-9, 4-5 SEC) is set to host No. 9 Ole Miss (22-6, 6-3 SEC) in a three-game series as the team looks to pick up steam in the SEC. What to watch Kentucky enters the series coming...

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

FORGED IN FIRE: Tyler Bell has met adversity at every turn in his young career for Kentucky baseball

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Tyler Bell made the ultimate bet on himself when he chose to come to Kentucky over the MLB but has wasted no time becoming a star for Kentucky baseball. Bell realized what every baseball player...

Kentucky catcher Raphael Pelletier (4) screams after a player was walked 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 takes down Texas A&M 10-5 to win first SEC series of 2025

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 30, 2025

Kentucky baseball (17-9, 4-5 SEC) took down Texas A&M (13-14, 1-8 SEC) by a score of 10-5 to win its first SEC series of the season. The game was called short after the eighth inning due to Kentucky's...

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 slugged its way past Texas A&M in 14-11 win

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2025

Kentucky baseball (16-9, 3-5 SEC) outlasted Texas A&M (13-13, 1-7 SEC) in offensive slugfest by a score of 14-11 to even the series. Like in game one, the Wildcats took a 1-0 lead in the first...

Kentucky infielder Patrick Herrera (1) stands and gets ready to go up to bat during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Disastrous fifth inning proves costly for Kentucky baseball in 9-7 loss to Texas A&M

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor March 28, 2025

Kentucky baseball (15-9, 2-5 SEC) crumbled in the fifth inning and ultimately fell 9-7 to Texas A&M (13-12, 1-6 SEC). The Bat Cats started off hot by scoring in the first four innings of the...

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