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| OPPONENT | LOCATION | DAY | TIME (CT) | WATCH | LISTEN | STATS |
| Kentucky | Taylor Stadium | Friday, April 5 | 6:30 pm | SEC Network + | Radio | Stats |
| Kentucky | Taylor Stadium | Saturday, April 6 | 2 pm | SEC Network + | Radio | Stats |
| Kentucky | Taylor Stadium | Sunday, April 7 | 1 pm | SEC Network + | Radio | Stats |
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Baseball (20-10-1, 3-5-1 SEC) returns to Southeastern Conference action this weekend at Taylor Stadium, as the Kentucky Wildcats make the trek west to Mid-Missouri. The series opener is slated for 6:30 p.m. CT Friday evening.
The Tigers and Wildcats conclude their weekend set with Saturday and Sunday afternoon contests. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT and 1 p.m. CT, respectively. All three games at Taylor Stadium will broadcast live on SEC Network + via WatchESPN. Ben Arnet and former Mizzou Baseball head coach Tim Jamieson will be on the call.
Fans can also tune-in to KTGR (105.1 FM, 100.5 FM, 1580 AM) Friday-Sunday and all season long, as Tex Little and Matt Michaels return to the radio airwaves.
#ShowMe Mizzou Game Notes
Series History vs. Kentucky
- Mizzou trails in the all-time series against Kentucky, 9-7.
- This weekend will mark the seventh consecutive year the two programs have met.
- Last season, Mizzou visited Lexington, Kentucky, for a three-game series (April 27-29, 2018). After a pitcher's duel in the series opener, the two teams combined for 46 total runs in the final two contests. Overall, the Wildcats took two of three games over the Tigers.
- This weekend is Kentucky's first trip to Taylor Stadium in two years. Similar to last year's results, the Wildcats took two of three over Mizzou (April 14-16, 2017).
- The Tigers will be seeking their first series triumph over Kentucky in five years. The last time occurred in Lexington (April 11-13, 2014), as Mizzou recorded victories in the series opener and finale to gain bragging rights.
James and Ortiz Highlight Wednesday's Offensive Explosion
- Mizzou exploded for a season-high 17 runs Wednesday (April 3) at Taylor Stadium, cruising to a midweek victory over the visiting Kansas State Wildcats.
- It was a total team effort for the Tigers, as their pitching also excelled by limiting the Wildcats to two runs (one earned) on six hits.
- At the plate, junior 3B Austin James easily had his best career day at Mizzou with six RBI. Senior 1B Tony Ortiz also shined on offense with four RBI.
- On the bump, freshman RHP Tommy Springer earned his second victory of the year, tossing 5.0 shutout frames while striking out a career-best seven batters.
- Mizzou scored early and often against the Wildcats, highlighted by at least one run in the first five innings of play Wednesday. After single runs in the first and second inning, the Tigers exploded for four runs in the third, five runs in the fourth and six runs in the fifth frame.
- The aforementioned 17 runs scored Wednesday marked a new single-season high, while representing the team's ninth double-digit scoring output this year.
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