GAME PREVIEW: Arkansas vs. Kentucky at Kentucky Proud Park
The highly anticipated matchup between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Kentucky Wildcats is set to take place on Sunday at noon central time at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Ky. Both teams are coming off contrasting results in their last games, with Arkansas suffering a loss and Kentucky securing a win.
Arkansas currently boasts an impressive record of 40-8, with a 17-6 record in the SEC. On the other hand, Kentucky holds a record of 34-10, also with a 17-6 record in the SEC. The Razorbacks have been on a hot streak, winning 7 of their last 10 games, while the Wildcats have had a more inconsistent run, going 5-5 in their last 10 games.
In terms of coaching, Arkansas is led by the experienced Dave Van Horn, who has an impressive overall record of 1,199-606 in his 30th season in Division I. Kentucky’s head coach, Nick Mingione, has a record of 252-160 in his eighth season at Kentucky.
The two teams have a long history, with Arkansas leading the series 48-27. In their last meeting, Kentucky came out on top with an 11-3 victory.
The game will be streamed on SEC Network+ and can be accessed on WatchESPN.com and via the ESPN app. The starting pitchers for the game will be LHP Mason Molina for Arkansas and RHP Mason Moore for Kentucky.
With both teams tied for the SEC lead and ranked in the top 10 in the USA Today Baseball Coaches Poll, this game is sure to be a thrilling showdown. Be sure to tune in to see which team will come out on top in this crucial matchup.