The Kentucky Wildcats are back at home for a pivotal SEC baseball series against the Ole Miss Rebels, looking to climb the conference standings. With a strong performance in Lexington, the Wildcats could significantly boost their position in the SEC pecking order and postseason .
Here’s everything you need to know about the series, including how to watch, key stats, and what’s at stake.
Series Schedule & How to Watch
📍 Location: Kentucky Proud Park, Lexington, Ky.
📅 Game 1: Thursday, April 4 – 7:00 PM ET
📅 Game 2: Friday, April 5 – 6:30 PM ET
📅 Game 3: Saturday, April 6 – 2:00 PM ET
📺 TV/Streaming: All games will be available on ESPN+ and SEC Network+. To watch, you’ll need either an ESPN+ subscription or access through your TV provider.
📊 Live Stats: Available for each game to track real-time updates.
🎟️ Tickets: Available for purchase through the Kentucky athletics website.
SEC Records & What’s at Stake
Ole Miss Rebels (21-6, 6-3 SEC)
Conference Record: 6-3 (.667)
Overall Record: 21-6 (.778)
Last 10 Games: 8-2
Recent Result: Lost last game
Kentucky Wildcats (17-9, 4-5 SEC)
Conference Record: 4-5 (.444)
Overall Record: 17-9 (.654)
Last 10 Games: 6-4
Recent Result: Won last two games
Kentucky has a chance to leap up the SEC standings with a strong showing. Taking at least two of three games would be big, but a sweep would be an even bigger statement.
Players to Watch
Kentucky's Top Performers
Cole Hage (.363 AVG, 8 HR, 24 RBI, 1.201 OPS)
Tyler Bell (.347 AVG, 5 HR, 31 RBI, .412 OBP)
Leighton Harris (2.35 ERA, 7.2 IP, 7 K)
Ben Cleaver (2.50 ERA, 36.0 IP, 42 K)
Ole Miss' Top Performers
Mitchell Sanford (.358 AVG, 9 HR, 31 RBI, 1.215 OPS)
Luke Hill (.347 AVG, 4 HR, 18 RBI, .489 OBP)
Hunter Elliott (3.12 ERA, 34.2 IP, 47 K)
Keys to the Series for Kentucky
Limit the Long Ball – Ole Miss has hit 58 home runs this season, so Kentucky’s pitching staff will need to keep the ball in the park.
Get Runners on Base – The Wildcats’ on-base percentage (.419) gives them a chance to manufacture runs against a solid Rebels staff.
Bullpen Depth – Kentucky’s bullpen has been strong at times, but they’ll need to be sharp to contain an explosive Ole Miss lineup.
With SEC play heating up, this series could be a defining moment for the Wildcats season. Win the Series, get to .500 and climb up the standings; loss and the season will be slipping away.
Final Thoughts
Kentucky has an opportunity to make a statement this weekend against one of the SEC’s best. With home-field advantage and momentum on their side, the Wildcats will look to claw their way up the standings.
Can Kentucky take down Ole Miss? Tune in and find out!