Mountaineers Rally in Ninth to Top Wildcats 11-9
A dramatic ninth-inning comeback propelled the West Virginia Mountaineers past the Kentucky Wildcats, 11-9, and secures a Monday showdown for a Super Regional berth.
Jun 1, 2026
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Kentucky Baseball Falls in Ninth, Sets Up Decisive Game Seven
A five‑run ninth inning by West Virginia turned an 11‑9 lead into an 11‑9 loss for Kentucky, leaving the Wildcats one game away from the Super Regionals.
Jun 1, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats Secure Spot in Morgantown Regional Final with 11-9 Thriller
The Kentucky Wildcats edged West Virginia 11-9 in a back‑and‑forth contest, highlighted by timely hitting from Ethan Hindle, Braxton Van Cleave and Hudson Brown, and a steady performance from pitcher Jack Bennett.
May 31, 2026
Kentucky Baseball Stuns Wake Forest in Thrilling NCAA Tournament Win
Kentucky overcame an early deficit and a late homer to beat Wake Forest 6‑5, powered by a five‑run sixth inning and clutch performances from Braxton Van Cleave, Carson Hansen and Jayce Tharnish.
May 29, 2026
Wake Forest Triumphs Over Kentucky in Morgantown Regional Showdown
In the 2026 NCAA Baseball Morgantown Regional, Wake Forest edged Kentucky 8‑3, highlighted by ace Chris Levonas' 2.90 ERA and contributions from several standout players.
May 29, 2026
Razorbacks Rally Past Wildcats in Thrilling 5-4 Victory
Arkansas broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Kentucky, highlighted by a dramatic injury to Braxton Van Cleave and a clutch performance from Ethan McElvain.
May 16, 2026
Van Cleave’s Scary Collision Stalls Arkansas as Razorbacks Edge Wildcats 5‑4
Braxton Van Cleave was taken off on a stretcher after a collision in the third inning, while Arkansas’ Ethan McElvain delivered a seven‑strikeout outing and Zack Stewart’s solo homer secured a 5‑4 win.
May 16, 2026
Arkansas Razorbacks eye redemption in crucial SEC clash with Kentucky
Arkansas fell 4-3 to Kentucky in the opener, but a strong pitching rotation and timely hitting set the stage for a potential comeback in Game 2.
May 16, 2026
Braxton Van Cleave’s Injury Shocks SEC
During a May 15 game, Kentucky outfielder Braxton Van Cleave was stretchered off after colliding with an Arkansas defender, prompting coach Dave Van Horn to comment on the incident and sparking a broader conversation about safety in college baseball.
May 16, 2026
Arkansas Baseball Falls to Kentucky in Series Opener
The Razorbacks' five-game streak of opening-game wins in SEC play was snapped as Kentucky edged Arkansas 5-4, with key performances from Ethan Hindle and Jaxon Jelkin.
May 15, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats Edge Arkansas in Crucial Series Opener
A 4‑3 victory over Arkansas, fueled by Ethan Hindle’s two‑run homer and solid contributions from Tyler Bell, Braxton Van Cleave, and a reliable bullpen, gives Kentucky a 13th win and a historic path to the postseason.
May 15, 2026