Baseball

The Cardinals will kick off their season with a game against Indiana State on February 16th at noon ET. The following day, they will face off against USF on their home field at 4:00 p.m. ET. The weekend will wrap up with a game against UConn on February 18th at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Beard, a senior and a two-year starter, has been with the Louisville program for four seasons. He boasts an impressive career, having played in 118 games with a .297 average, 11 home runs, and 88 RBIs. His performance earned him the title of Freshman All-American in 2022.

In the team competition, it was Team Gongora, led by transfer Sebastian Gongora, that claimed the top spot. They finished a staggering 85 points ahead of Team Phillips. Team Kilen came in third place, with Team Anderson securing the fourth spot.

The highly anticipated dinner will kick off at 7 p.m. ET in the Grand Ballroom of The Galt House Hotel. To secure tickets for the Leadoff Dinner, individuals can conveniently purchase them online. For additional information about the event, interested parties can reach out to Ronee Baxter at 502-852-2015 or via email at ronee@GoCards.com.

The Wildcats will kick off their eighth season under Coach Mingione with two away weekends before their home opener at Kentucky Proud Park on February 20 against Morehead State. One interesting addition to their schedule is a home-and-home series with Eastern Kentucky, where they will play back-to-back games in early March.

Among the 14 NCAA Tournament teams on Louisville’s schedule, two reached the College World Series, two others made it to the Super Regionals, and four more reached the Regional finals. McDonnell has consistently led the Cardinals to success, and this schedule will test his team’s mettle.

May’s ascension to the NCBWA President role comes after serving on the organization’s Board of Directors and as the Vice President in 2023. Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, May has been the primary baseball publicist since the 2017 season and has worked for UK Athletics Communications and Public Relations since September of 2016. Throughout his tenure, May has played a crucial role in promoting two of the most successful seasons in Kentucky baseball history, specifically the 2017 and 2022 NCAA Lexington Regional Championships.

The Kentucky Pitching Academy will take place on November 27, December 4, and December 11 from 6pm to 7pm. Pitchers must bring their own catcher, whether it be a parent, guardian, teammate, friend, or sibling. Camp check-in will open up 30 minutes prior to the start time.