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…
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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…
While the University of Louisville baseball team was preparing for their fourth trip up to Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series, the program made a somewhat surprising, yet inevitable announcement. Starting next season, the traditionally cost-free games at Jim Patterson Stadium will switch over to ticketed entry, and will no longer be free of…
After winning their Super Regional on Saturday, Dan McDonnell had infielder Drew Ellis read the Lion Chaser’s Manifesto to the media audience. The excerpt, pulled from Mark Batterson’s book Chasing the Lion, is the anthem that U of L baseball has lived by this season. The motto “Run Towards the Roar” is printed on the back…
Logan Taylor, Brendan McKay, Drew Ellis and coach Dan McDonnell speak to the media following their Super Regional victory against Kentucky. Logan Taylor (2-4, RBI) talks about prior experience in Omaha during his freshman year, Brendan McKay (6.2 IP, 8H, 2ER, 9K) talks about his Louisville career as well as the upcoming MLB Draft, and…
Josh Stowers, Logan Taylor, Lincoln Henzman and Head Coach Dan McDonnell spoke with the media following Sunday’s 8-7 thrilling win over Xavier.
In a game that featured five lead changes, 21 combined hits and four errors, the nearly four-hour broadway at Jim Patterson Stadium produced a lot of drama. But for Louisville baseball, this story would not end in tragedy again. Stowers’ four RBI day, including scoring the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, propelled Louisville to an 8-7 victory over Xavier….
Logan Taylor used three RBIs — both the game-tying and go-ahead runs — as U of L scored ten runs in the final two innings to run away with an 11-1 victory over Oklahoma. It took a while for the Louisville bats to get going, as the Cards only mustered one hit and one run in the first seven innings. U of L…
Following today’s practice, the baseball Cards talk about their upcoming regional against Radford, Xavier and Oklahoma.
In front of a crowd full of the Louisville faithful with a berth in the ACC semifinals against Duke on the line, the top-seeded Louisville Cardinals could not get over the hump and were defeated by the Florida State Seminoles, 6-2. The Cards faced an early deficit due to shaky pitching and some slight defensive miscues, and…
After dropping their final three games to close the 2017 regular season, the Cardinals are looking to rebound in the ACC Tournament. Despite the three-game skid, U of L earned the number one seed after a rain-out cancelled the Saturday series finale against Florida State. The Cardinals will host Florida State and Notre Dame in…
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced their 2017 Baseball Honors this afternoon, and 3 Louisville Cardinals were awarded these honors. Coach Dan McDonnell was awarded Coach of the Year for an ACC record three straight times, Devin Hairston was awarded the inaugural Defensive Player of the Year, and Brendan McKay was awarded Player of the Year.
Here’s Dan the Man after today’s cone from behind 6-4 win over the #7 Tigers from Clemson. Go Cards!
With a 4-2 win over Clemson on Friday, coach McDonnell earned his 500th win and the folks of the Louisville video team put together this wonderful video honoring him and his accomplishments. Enjoy …
Here are tonight’s pressers from after tonight’s 6-2 win over #25 ranked Vanderbilt Head Coach Dan McDonnell Josh Stowers
Josh Stowers drove in four runs, while the Louisville bullpen used five pitchers to earn a 6-2 victory over #25 Vanderbilt. The victory marked the third in the last four games in the Battle of the Barrel rivalry. U of L also improved their winning streak to 12 games, which is the second time this team has…
LISTEN: @UofLBaseball's Coach Mac joined @StephenHartzell to talk #LC14, @ACCBaseball + his Derby pick (HINT: 🍀)…https://t.co/dUfEPm2uYN — College Sports Now (@CSNowTweets) May 4, 2017
After troubles early in game one, the Cards turned around & swept Toledo. The Cards won game 3 17-2. Here are the pressers from after game. Dan McDonnell Brendan McKay Colin Lyman Go Cards!
Here are the Pressers from after the game today vs NKU at Louisville Slugger Field. The Cards were down 4-0 & came from behind in a HR fest led by Zeke Pinkham’s first career HR & 2 by Dreeeeeew…Ellis. They won 6-4. Here’s what they had to say Dan McDonnell Drew Ellis Zeke…
Here’s Coach Dan McDonnell after today’s series clinching win vs Duke today at Jim Patterson Stadium. Dan McDonnell Nick Bennett Devin Mann