LSU and Kentucky square off in Baton Rouge this weekend with a trip to the College World Series on the line.
For Kentucky, it’s a chance to make history. The Wildcats have never been to a College World Series. This marks their first super regional appearance since 2017, which prior to last weekend, was the last time UK made the postseason.
Kentucky dropped that 2017 super regional to in-state rival Louisville. It’s set for another test this weekend against LSU’s star-studded lineup. But Kentucky’s on a heater right now, scoring 30 runs in its last three games.
Here are six things to know about Kentucky baseball prior to this weekend’s showdown.