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 Edge West Virginia in 11‑9 Thriller
The Wildcats rallied in the eighth inning, with Luke Lawrence delivering a decisive bases‑loaded single and Jack Bennett closing out the game, putting Kentucky one win away from the Super Regionals.
May 31, 2026
Kentucky Baseball Secures Narrow Victory Over West Virginia in Regional Showdown
A six‑run start, a clutch eighth‑inning single, and Jack Bennett’s closing stretch propel Kentucky to an 11‑9 win, setting up a high‑stakes regional final.
May 31, 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
Mountaineers Edge Close Contest but Fall to Wildcats 11-9
West Virginia’s offense surged in the fifth and seventh innings, but Kentucky’s late surge secured an 11‑9 victory, leaving the Mountaineers to face Wake Forest in a must‑win game.
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
Kentucky Baseball Stuns Wake Forest in Ninth-Inning Rally
Kentucky erased a three-run hole, capitalized on aggressive baserunning, and secured a 6-5 win over Wake Forest in the NCAA Tournament opener.
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
Kentucky and Wake Forest Open 2026 Morgantown Regional with High Stakes
The first game of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Morgantown Regional pits the Kentucky Wildcats against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in a battle of balanced lineups and unconfirmed pitching rotations.
May 28, 2026
Kentucky Baseball Heads into 2026 NCAA Morgantown Regional
The Wildcats will open the 2026 NCAA Tournament against Wake Forest in Morgantown, facing a host West Virginia team and Binghamton in a competitive regional.
May 27, 2026
Vanderbilt Advances in SEC Tournament with 8-5 Victory Over Kentucky
Vanderbilt used a decisive sixth-inning rally and solid relief from Alex Kranzler to defeat Kentucky 8-5, setting up a second-round matchup with Florida.
May 19, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats fall in wild 16‑12 finale, eyes SEC Tournament
The Wildcats dropped a 16‑12 decision to Arkansas in their final regular‑season game, but the comeback attempt and strong performances from several hitters keep hopes alive for an NCAA Tournament berth.
May 17, 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 Baseball Eyes Home Regional as Series with Kentucky Concludes
Arkansas will close out the 2026 regular season against Kentucky, hoping a 2‑1 series win will lock in a regional host spot.
May 13, 2026