After a tough stretch on the road, Kentucky baseball is back home—and they need a spark. The Wildcats have dropped four straight games, including a heartbreaking 11-inning loss at Mississippi State, and now face a red-hot opponent in No. 14 Oklahoma.
Can the Bat 'Cats stop the slide? Or will their losing streak hit five at the hands of one of the SEC's best?
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this crucial weekend series, plus the stakes, storylines, and viewing options for each game.
📅 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Oklahoma Series Schedule
All games at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Ky.
Friday, May 9 – 6:30 p.m. ET
📺 Streaming only: SEC Network+ (via ESPN app) click here to watch the game
Saturday, May 10 – 12:30 p.m. ET
📺 Televised: SEC Network
💻 Also available via ESPN app with TV login
Sunday, May 11 – 1:00 p.m. ET
📺 Streaming only: SEC Network+ (via ESPN app)
Note: To watch games on SEC Network+, you’ll need an ESPN+ subscription or a cable/streaming TV package that includes SEC Network access.
📉 Recent Struggles for Kentucky
Kentucky enters the weekend with a 25–20 overall record (10–14 SEC) and looking for answers after:
- Losing to Western Kentucky, 6–4
- Getting swept at Mississippi State, including a 14–4 mercy-rule loss
- Dropping four straight games for the first time since early March
Nick Mingione’s team still has postseason hopes alive, but this weekend could define whether they’re on the right side of the bubble come Selection time.
🔥 Oklahoma’s outlook
Oklahoma hasn’t been perfect lately either but remains a consistent threat:
- 32–14 overall, 13–11 in the SEC
- Series wins over ranked teams like Ole Miss and Georgia recently
- Entering the weekend with a .696 winning percentage
Their lineup has been timely at the plate, and the Sooners’ pitching staff held Ole Miss to just five total runs in their last two wins.
🧨 What's at Stake for the Wildcats
For Kentucky:
- Avoiding a five-game losing streak is key to keeping confidence high
- Winning the series would be a signature boost to their NCAA Tournament resume
- Defending home turf is a must with only a weekend series with Vandy left
The Wildcats don’t have much room for error in the SEC standings, and with only two weekends left, this is as close to must-win as it gets.
🎟️ Tickets still available
Fans can grab tickets via UK Athletics or at the gate. Expect strong crowds, especially for Saturday’s nationally televised game.
🧢 Who gets hot, Sooners or Cats?
Neither team is riding a big wave of momentum, but Oklahoma is clearly having the better season so far. Still, Kentucky has shown the ability to play up to its competition at home. The question is: can they finally put it together when it matters most?
Whether you’re watching on the big screen Saturday or streaming from your phone Friday and Sunday, this is a series that could determine the Wildcats' postseason fate.