Kentucky Baseball Hosts South Carolina in Crucial SEC Doubleheader
The Wildcats are heating up. After knocking off top-10 Tennessee twice and outlasting in-state rival Louisville, Kentucky baseball returns to Lexington this weekend with a major opportunity: a three-game SEC series against struggling South Carolina.
Saturday’s doubleheader could be a turning point. The Wildcats are 8-10 in SEC play and have won three straight. South Carolina sits at 4-14 in the conference. A sweep would give Kentucky momentum, standings help, and real postseason buzz.
📺 How to Watch
All three games of the series will be streamed exclusively on SEC Network+, which is available through ESPN+ by clicking here. Fans can watch by logging in with a cable TV provider that includes SEC Network or by subscribing directly to ESPN+.
Game 1: Saturday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m. ET
Game 2: Saturday, April 26 — time TBD (starts about 45 minutes after Game 1)
Game 3: Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET
You can also listen to the radio broadcast or follow live stats at UKAthletics.com. Tickets remain available for all three games.
🔥 Why this series matters
Kentucky has clawed its way back into the SEC race with a sudden burst. This weekend is a shot to finally break into the top half of the league standings.
South Carolina, on the other hand, has struggled badly in SEC play but still has the talent to be dangerous. They’ve played better at home than on the road—but Lexington has been kind to visiting teams this season.
If Kentucky can stay hot and sweep the Gamecocks, they could move up several spots in the SEC race, with series against Alabama, Florida, and Georgia still ahead.
Beating Tennessee twice and then destroying Louisville shows this team has postseason fight—and they’re peaking at the right time.
🎟 Thinking about going?
Kentucky Proud Park is the place to be this weekend. The Saturday doubleheader gives fans a chance to catch two games for one trip, and Sunday’s series finale should carry big implications no matter what happens the day before.
Gates open an hour before first pitch. Weather’s looking solid. Bring a friend.
Bottom line
The Wildcats are making noise. With South Carolina coming to town and confidence on the rise, this weekend is a must-watch moment in Kentucky baseball’s season.