TicketsCINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati baseball team is back home this weekend to host Arizona State for three games at UC Baseball Stadium.
First pitch for the opener on Friday is set for 6:00 p.m., followed by a 3:00 p.m. contest on Saturday and a 1:00 p.m. game on Sunday. All three games will be broadcast on ESPN+.
This marks the first-ever meeting between UC and ASU on the diamond.
Saturday's game will be part of an exciting day on campus, with several events taking place during UC's "Spring Showcase". Because of the increased activity around campus, gates will open 90 minutes prior to first pitch on Saturday as opposed to the usual 60 minutes.
The Spring Showcase, presented by Skyline Chili, will be highlighted by an open football practice at Nippert Stadium beginning at noon, the Saturday battle between UC and ASU at UC Baseball Stadium, and Bearcats at the Ballpark that night at Great American Ballpark. Cincinnati natives Joe Royer and Dontay Corleone will throw out the first pitch and first-year volleyball coach Danijela Tomic will present the game ball at the Reds vs. Pirates game that night.
Following this weekend's action, Cincinnati hosts Xavier on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m.
// WEEKEND PROMOTIONS
// LAST TIME OUT
For the second year in a row, Cincinnati's Joe Nuxhall Classic experience was cut short due to rain. This year, UC lost its first game vs. Wright State on Tuesday, 10-3, and had its game on Wednesday vs. Miami canceled in the top of the fifth inning and ruled a no contest.
Prior to that, the Bearcats took two out of three at Texas Tech last weekend to win their second straight Big 12 series. The top performance of the weekend came from Kellen O'Connor, who threw a complete game in the game two victory. It was the first nine-inning complete game by a Big 12 pitcher this season and the first by a UC pitcher since 2022.
// ABOUT ARIZONA STATE
Arizona State enters the weekend with a 22-11 overall record and an 8-4 record in Big 12 play. One of the most successful programs in the history of college baseball, ASU has won five national championships and has been to Omaha 22 times. The Sun Devils are coming off a 20-11 home win vs. Cal State Northridge on Tuesday, but lost two out of three against No. 22 Arizona at home over the weekend. One of the slickest fielding teams in the country, Arizona State leads the Big 12 and ranks eighth nationally with a .983 fielding percentage.
// CINCINNATI BASEBALL TICKET INFO
Upcoming Big 12 series at UC Baseball Stadium include Oklahoma State (April 25-27) and Kansas State (May 15-17). Non-conference games left 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., followed by a 3:00 p.m. contest on Saturday and a 1:00 p.m. game on Sunday. All three games will be broadcast on ESPN+.
This marks the first-ever meeting between UC and ASU on the diamond.
Saturday's game will be part of an exciting day on campus, with several events taking place during UC's "Spring Showcase". Because of the increased activity around campus, gates will open 90 minutes prior to first pitch on Saturday as opposed to the usual 60 minutes.
The Spring Showcase, presented by Skyline Chili, will be highlighted by an open football practice at Nippert Stadium beginning at noon, the Saturday battle between UC and ASU at UC Baseball Stadium, and Bearcats at the Ballpark that night at Great American Ballpark. Cincinnati natives Joe Royer and Dontay Corleone will throw out the first pitch and first-year volleyball coach Danijela Tomic will present the game ball at the Reds vs. Pirates game that night.
Following this weekend's action, Cincinnati hosts Xavier on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m.
// WEEKEND PROMOTIONS
- Friday - Fortnite Night: The Battle Bus is landing in Clifton! Crank 90s? Nah, we're cranking homers. Drop in, squad up, and catch a dub with the Bearcats.
- Saturday - Trading Card Giveaway & Postgame Autographs: Volume #3 of our three-part trading card giveaway is here! Stay after the game for autographs on the concourse!
- Sunday - Kids Run The Bases: Stick around after the game to watch your kid run the bases just like their favorite player! Kids must be 12 years old or younger to participate.
- Happy Hour: Enjoy $5 domestic beers up until first pitch all year long.
// LAST TIME OUT
For the second year in a row, Cincinnati's Joe Nuxhall Classic experience was cut short due to rain. This year, UC lost its first game vs. Wright State on Tuesday, 10-3, and had its game on Wednesday vs. Miami canceled in the top of the fifth inning and ruled a no contest.
Prior to that, the Bearcats took two out of three at Texas Tech last weekend to win their second straight Big 12 series. The top performance of the weekend came from Kellen O'Connor, who threw a complete game in the game two victory. It was the first nine-inning complete game by a Big 12 pitcher this season and the first by a UC pitcher since 2022.
// ABOUT ARIZONA STATE
Arizona State enters the weekend with a 22-11 overall record and an 8-4 record in Big 12 play. One of the most successful programs in the history of college baseball, ASU has won five national championships and has been to Omaha 22 times. The Sun Devils are coming off a 20-11 home win vs. Cal State Northridge on Tuesday, but lost two out of three against No. 22 Arizona at home over the weekend. One of the slickest fielding teams in the country, Arizona State leads the Big 12 and ranks eighth nationally with a .983 fielding percentage.
// CINCINNATI BASEBALL TICKET INFO
Upcoming Big 12 series at UC Baseball Stadium include Oklahoma State (April 25-27) and Kansas State (May 15-17). Non-conference games left 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.