TicketsCINCINNATI – The Cincinnati baseball program caps a seven-game homestand this weekend with a three-game series vs. UCF.
First pitch for the opener on Friday is set for 6:00 p.m., Saturday's game will begin at 3:00 p.m., and the finale on Sunday will start at 1:00 p.m. All three games will be on ESPN+. Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on Cincinnati Baseball's social media channels for any potential schedule updates or changes.
Cincinnati and UCF met for the first time as Big 12 Conference members last year in Orlando and UC took two out of three games. Prior to that, these two teams were conference rivals in the American Athletic Conference.
The Bearcats are coming off an exhilarating 12-2 win vs. No. 18 Louisville on Tuesday, their third ranked victory of the year. Three ranked wins are the most for UC since the 2019 season.
Tuesday's victory was also the third win at home over a ranked Louisville team since 2017. UC defeated the No. 1-ranked Cardinals in 2017 and walked off the No. 5-ranked Cardinals in 2021.
Kerrington Cross continued his torrid pace at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three runs scored against the Cardinals. It was his fourth consecutive multi-hit game, and he's now 10-for-17 over his last four games. One of the Big 12's leaders in hitting this season, Cross' batting average now stands at .425.
On the mound, Friday's projected starting pitcher Nathan Taylor ranks fourth in the Big 12 in strikeouts (42) and fifth in ERA (2.35).
Following play this weekend, Cincinnati will visit Miami (Ohio) on Tuesday before traveling to Texas Tech next weekend.
// WEEKEND PROMOTIONS
Friday - Nick at Nite: Crank up the nostalgia for our "Nick at Nite" game! Catch the Bearcats under the lights for a night of retro fun, throwback tunes, and prime time baseball!
Saturday - Trading Card Giveaway & Postgame Autographs: Volume #2 of our three-part trading card giveaway is here! Stay after the game for autographs on the concourse!
Sunday - Lego Day: Join us at the ballpark for some awesome Lego contests, giveaways, headshots and more! It's a block party you won't want to miss! Be sure to arrive early to grab an exclusive UC Baseball Lego minifigure poster!
Happy Hour: Enjoy $5 domestic beers up until first pitch all year long.
// ABOUT UCF
UCF is 17-7 and 3-3 in Big 12 play this year and is coming off a midweek lost at Jacksonville. Through the first two conference weekends, the Knights have won a series at BYU but lost two out of three against Houston at home this past weekend. Junior infielder Edian Espinal is in his first season at UCF after transferring in from Chipola JC and is having a terrific season, leading the Big 12 in batting average (.461) and ranking second in on-base percentage (.567). On the mound, projected game one starter Wiley Hartley is sixth in the Big 12 in ERA (2.70) and is one of six qualified starting pitchers with an ERA below 3.00.
// CINCINNATI BASEBALL TICKET INFO
Upcoming Big 12 series at UC Baseball Stadium this season include UCF (March 28-30), Arizona State (April 11-13), Oklahoma State (April 25-27), and Kansas State (May 15-17). Non-conference games at UC Baseball Stadium include midweek contests vs. Xavier (April 15) and Indiana (May 13).
There is still a lot of great baseball left to be played at UC Baseball Stadium this season! To purchase your tickets, visit cpaw.me/Tickets or call 1-877-CATS-TIX (1-877-228-7849).
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For up-to-the-minute updates, follow @GoBearcatsBASE on X/Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
First pitch for the opener on Friday is set for 6:00 p.m., Saturday's game will begin at 3:00 p.m., and the finale on Sunday will start at 1:00 p.m. All three games will be on ESPN+. Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on Cincinnati Baseball's social media channels for any potential schedule updates or changes.
Cincinnati and UCF met for the first time as Big 12 Conference members last year in Orlando and UC took two out of three games. Prior to that, these two teams were conference rivals in the American Athletic Conference.
The Bearcats are coming off an exhilarating 12-2 win vs. No. 18 Louisville on Tuesday, their third ranked victory of the year. Three ranked wins are the most for UC since the 2019 season.
Tuesday's victory was also the third win at home over a ranked Louisville team since 2017. UC defeated the No. 1-ranked Cardinals in 2017 and walked off the No. 5-ranked Cardinals in 2021.
Kerrington Cross continued his torrid pace at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three runs scored against the Cardinals. It was his fourth consecutive multi-hit game, and he's now 10-for-17 over his last four games. One of the Big 12's leaders in hitting this season, Cross' batting average now stands at .425.
On the mound, Friday's projected starting pitcher Nathan Taylor ranks fourth in the Big 12 in strikeouts (42) and fifth in ERA (2.35).
Following play this weekend, Cincinnati will visit Miami (Ohio) on Tuesday before traveling to Texas Tech next weekend.
// WEEKEND PROMOTIONS
Friday - Nick at Nite: Crank up the nostalgia for our "Nick at Nite" game! Catch the Bearcats under the lights for a night of retro fun, throwback tunes, and prime time baseball!
Saturday - Trading Card Giveaway & Postgame Autographs: Volume #2 of our three-part trading card giveaway is here! Stay after the game for autographs on the concourse!
Sunday - Lego Day: Join us at the ballpark for some awesome Lego contests, giveaways, headshots and more! It's a block party you won't want to miss! Be sure to arrive early to grab an exclusive UC Baseball Lego minifigure poster!
Happy Hour: Enjoy $5 domestic beers up until first pitch all year long.
// ABOUT UCF
UCF is 17-7 and 3-3 in Big 12 play this year and is coming off a midweek lost at Jacksonville. Through the first two conference weekends, the Knights have won a series at BYU but lost two out of three against Houston at home this past weekend. Junior infielder Edian Espinal is in his first season at UCF after transferring in from Chipola JC and is having a terrific season, leading the Big 12 in batting average (.461) and ranking second in on-base percentage (.567). On the mound, projected game one starter Wiley Hartley is sixth in the Big 12 in ERA (2.70) and is one of six qualified starting pitchers with an ERA below 3.00.
// CINCINNATI BASEBALL TICKET INFO
Upcoming Big 12 series at UC Baseball Stadium this season include UCF (March 28-30), Arizona State (April 11-13), Oklahoma State (April 25-27), and Kansas State (May 15-17). Non-conference games at UC Baseball Stadium include midweek contests vs. Xavier (April 15) and Indiana (May 13).
There is still a lot of great baseball left to be played at UC Baseball Stadium this season! To purchase your tickets, visit cpaw.me/Tickets or call 1-877-CATS-TIX (1-877-228-7849).
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For up-to-the-minute updates, follow @GoBearcatsBASE on X/Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.