UofL Baseball’s recruiting class was ranked 13th by Baseball America this week. You can get a first glimpse at the team this weekend. They will be playing on Friday and Saturday, with first pitch set for 2:30 each day. Admission is free this weekend and is a great way to kick off, what is sure…
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Here are the top stories at CardinalSportsZone.com for yesterday September 4th, 2017. Enjoy! Louisville vs. Purdue Photo Gallery J’aire Alexander Injury Update Lamar Jackson Got The Opportunity He Was Waiting For And He Excelled Lamar & Louisville Defense Turns Lucas Oil Into Windianapolis Everything You Need to Know: Louisville v. Purdue UofL Bookstore To Host…
Courtsey of MLB.com Former UofL Baseball star, Adam Engel, is reminding everyone that defense wins games. An Engel in the outfield. pic.twitter.com/gbEGTE3hVa — MLB (@MLB) September 4, 2017
University of Louisville student-athletes will be loading a semi-truck full of Louisville athletic apparel to aid the victims of Hurricane Harvey on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Here at Cardinal Sports Zone, our thoughts and prayers are still with everyone who has been impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Here is what @GoCards…
The University of Louisville Baseball team made SportsCenter Top 10 today. How you may ask? By pulling off a crazy pool trick shot of course! Check out the video below! We're not sure how Louisville baseball pulled off this intricate trick shot. #SCtop10 https://t.co/XDudPxdiej — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 4, 2017
Brendan McKay hit his first professional walk-off home run last night. He hit a two run walk off in the bottom of the 10th inning against Tri City. The game was also McKay’s first three hit game of his professional career as well. After standing out on mound, top #Rays prospect Brendan McKay made the…
San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle McGrath. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune) Louisville native and former UofL reliever received the call he had been dreaming of on Wednesday, he was heading to San Diego to pitch for the Padres. Kyle’s dad James McGrath was gracious enough to give…
After having 53-12 campaign in 2017, as well as ending the season in Omaha, Louisville Baseball head coach Dan McDonnell won Baseball America’s National Coach of the Year award. This is the second time that McDonnell has won the award. Congrats to Coach Mac, the 2017 @BaseballAmerica National Coach of the Year. This is his…
Although U of L came up short being eliminated by TCU last Thursday, the Cardinals finished with a 53-12 record. The team set a school-record for wins, while also earning their fourth College World Series trip. Here are some pictures from my trip to Omaha. I hope you enjoy! (Click more for gallery)
Following the historic 2017 season for the Cardinal Nine, the program announced today the summer assignments for the remaining players who either did not graduate or did not sign major league deals. The team ended with a mark of 53-12, as well as earned a berth to its fourth College World Series, and third in…
Another year, another brutal way for the Cardinal Nine’s season to end. After trailing 4-0 early, the Cardinals rally ended one run short, as TCU eliminated the Cardinals 4-3 on Thursday night in Omaha. The loss eliminates Louisville (53-12) from the College World Series, matching their highest finish in the College World Series (5th/6th, 2007)….
What started as a pitcher’s duel ended up with Louisville blinking first. Singer delivered seven quality innings while striking out nine, as the Gators defeated Louisville 5-1. Singer, who is listed as the top sophomore prospect on Perfect Game and Baseball America’s listings, showed his worth at the mound. The 6’5″ standout delivered a gem…
Prior to tomorrow’s matchup against the #3 Florida Gators, the #7 Louisville Cardinals took to the practice field, where Defensive Player of the Year Devin Hairston was mic’d up.
Couldn’t make the trip up to Omaha? Check out this short video with the sights and sounds of Louisville’s thrilling 8-4 victory over Texas A&M, as well as some of the pageantry surrounding the College World Series.
Following their 8-4 victory over Texas A&M in game 1 of the College World Series, the Louisville Baseball team speaks to the media.
A big day for Colby Fitch, batting 2-for-4 with four RBI, was the difference as the slugger powered Louisville to an 8-4 victory over Texas A&M. The win marks only the second in school history, their previous victory a 12-4 decision over Mississippi State in 2007. It is also McDonnell’s first win when opening pool…
Even though the Cards don’t play their first game in the College World Series until tomorrow, play in Omaha began today, with Oregon State coming from behind to defeat Cal State Fullerton. Florida State and LSU will face off tonight in the Saturday nightcap. However, the CWS can be confusing. Many look at the teams…
In case you haven’t been paying attention to the red-hot Louisville Cardinals baseball team (which you should have) this postseason, you’ve probably noticed that all of the players have suddenly dyed their hair blonde. This also includes head coach Dan McDonnell, as pictured above. Why is that? Well, relief pitcher Jake Sparger decided to go…
Following Brendan McKay and Lincoln Henzman winning the Dick Howser Trophy and Stopper Of The Year award respectively, both players speak to the media and are presented with their awards.
Prior to their game against Texas A&M tomorrow in the College World Series, UofL closing pitcher Lincoln Henzman was awarded the Stopper Of The Year award by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association this afternoon. Henzman is the second Cardinal to win the award (Nick Burdi, 2014), and his 16 saves rank #2 in all…