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Kentucky pushes its chips to the middle in series-opening win against Arkansas

Kentucky pitcher Jaxon Jelkin. Photo by Morgan Simmons/UK Athletics

Analysis

Kentucky pushes its chips to the middle in series-opening win against Arkansas

Kentucky turned to Jaxon Jelkin to get the final six outs of its series-opening win over Arkansas.

Derek Terry

May 14, 2026 4 min read

Rev’s Rundown, May 14: Statement weekend

Rev's Rundown

Rev’s Rundown, May 14: Statement weekend

May 14, 2026 6 min read

Recruiting notebook: A new target emerges in the 2026 class + an early look at the MLB draft

Notebooks

Recruiting notebook: A new target emerges in the 2026 class + an early look at the MLB draft

Derek Terry

May 12, 2026 6 min read

One disappointing trend has returned of late during Kentucky's 2026 season

Analysis

One disappointing trend has returned of late during Kentucky's 2026 season

Derek Terry

May 9, 2026 3 min read

Latest

Rev’s Rundown: May 7

Rev's Rundown

Rev’s Rundown: May 7

May 7, 2026 7 min read

For a second straight year, freshmen are making a difference down the stretch of Kentucky's season

Analysis

For a second straight year, freshmen are making a difference down the stretch of Kentucky's season

Derek Terry

May 5, 2026 4 min read

Column: Everything is falling into place for Kentucky at the right time

Commentary

Column: Everything is falling into place for Kentucky at the right time

Jonathon Bruner

May 4, 2026 7 min read

Kentucky's bid for a sweep comes up short, Vols salvage the finale 10-9

Game story

Kentucky's bid for a sweep comes up short, Vols salvage the finale 10-9

Derek Terry

May 3, 2026 4 min read

Kentucky blasts Tennessee 12-2 in eight innings to earn series win

Game story

Kentucky blasts Tennessee 12-2 in eight innings to earn series win

Derek Terry

May 2, 2026 4 min read

Notes: Hudson Brown set to return, Cats play complete game on Friday night

Notebooks

Notes: Hudson Brown set to return, Cats play complete game on Friday night

Jonathon Bruner

May 2, 2026 6 min read

Observations

Weekend recap: Kentucky salvages game three but drops sixth straight series in SEC play

Weekend recap: Kentucky salvages game three but drops sixth straight series in SEC play

Derek Terry

Apr 26, 2026 6 min read

Observations (4/19): Kentucky falls 13-6 to drop its fifth straight SEC series

Observations (4/19): Kentucky falls 13-6 to drop its fifth straight SEC series

Jonathon Bruner

Apr 19, 2026 6 min read

Observations (4/17): Braxton Van Cleave's walk-off grand slam propels Kentucky over Vanderbilt

Observations (4/17): Braxton Van Cleave's walk-off grand slam propels Kentucky over Vanderbilt

Jonathon Bruner

Apr 17, 2026 6 min read

Observations (4/7): Bullpen comes through in 4-2 win over Louisville

Observations (4/7): Bullpen comes through in 4-2 win over Louisville

Jonathon Bruner

Apr 7, 2026 5 min read

High school recruiting

Recruiting notebook: A new target emerges in the 2026 class + an early look at the MLB draft

Recruiting notebook: A new target emerges in the 2026 class + an early look at the MLB draft

Derek Terry

May 12, 2026 6 min read

Kentucky set to sign its highest-ranked recruiting class in years

Kentucky set to sign its highest-ranked recruiting class in years

Derek Terry

Nov 11, 2025 7 min read

Kentucky adds 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year Cole McLean

Kentucky adds 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year Cole McLean

Derek Terry

Oct 27, 2025 2 min read

Recruiting notebook: 2026 commits participate in WWBA World Championship

Recruiting notebook: 2026 commits participate in WWBA World Championship

Derek Terry

Oct 16, 2025 5 min read