The second-ranked Kentucky baseball team, enjoying its highest ranking in program history, gears up for its last midweek showdown of the regular season as it welcomes the Horizon League-leading Wright State Raiders to Kentucky Proud Park on Tuesday, May 14. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET, with live streaming available on the SEC Network +, along with radio coverage via the UK Sports Network.
Recent Performances
Kentucky returns to Lexington after clinching its final Southeastern Conference road series against Florida. The Wildcats showcased resilience, securing two victories in extra innings amidst intense competition. Notably, both wins saw decisive bases-clearing, tenth-inning doubles, with Nick Lopez and Patrick Herrera delivering clutch performances.
With the series triumph, Kentucky (37-11, 20-7 SEC) maintains its solitary hold on first place in the SEC standings, preserving a one-game lead over Tennessee and Arkansas. Furthermore, the Wildcats reached the 20-win milestone in conference play, equalling the school record established by the 2006 SEC Championship team.
Opponent Preview
Wright State (30-20, 19-8 HL) arrives in Lexington following a road sweep against Youngstown State. The Raiders, three-time consecutive NCAA Tournament participants and reigning Horizon League champions, aim to secure their fourth consecutive regular-season title, boasting a two-game lead over Northern Kentucky in their conference standings.
Series History and Outlook
Kentucky holds the upper hand in the all-time series against Wright State, leading 15-8. In their previous encounter during a weekend series in 2023, the Wildcats emerged victorious, claiming two out of three games against the Raiders.
Post the midweek clash, Kentucky will host Vanderbilt for the final regular-season games. The three-game series against the Commodores will span from Thursday, May 16 to Saturday, May 18, with all SEC series during the final weekend shifting up one day. A series win against Vanderbilt guarantees Kentucky a share of the 2024 SEC Baseball Championship, irrespective of other league results.
Both Thursday and Friday’s matchups against Vanderbilt will commence at 6:30 p.m. ET on the SEC Network +, while Sunday’s regular-season finale, flexed to a noon ET start, will be televised on the SEC Network as part of Wild Card Weekend.
