Baseball '25

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

UC leading 17-4 in the 7th.

[swilsonsp4]

After the second game of the series in Durham was rescheduled to 6:00 because of inclement weather, it took well over four hours to complete an 12-inning thriller, which was tied at five after nine. UC had the bases loaded in the tenth with two outs, but failed to score. Not much happened until, with one out in the bottom of the twelfth, a Duke hitter launched it out for their winner, 6-5. Kerrington Cross homered for the second straight game.

The two teams play again, weather permitting, this afternoon.at 2:00. The game will be streamed once again on ESPN+ for those who have access to ACC+.

[bearcatjd]

Awesome win! Keep it going!

[swilsonsp4]

Final: UC 8-3. The Cats tacked on three runs in the 8th, including a 2-run HR, then dodged two tight innings. In the bottom of the 8th, Duke put the first two on. A strikeout and 6-4-3 DP ended the threat. The ninth inning was similar: double, walk, 3-6 DP (Tommy O'Connor dropped the ball, stepped on the bag, and tossed out the trail runner at second.) Christian Mitchelle struck out the final hitter to seal it.

Great way to start the season. The rest of the series in Durham might be in jeopardy, as the forecast is dicey. The temperature at first pitch today was 41F.

[swilsonsp4]

End of 5th: UC 5, Duke 2. Both of the Blue Devils' runs were solo homers, one in each of the first two innings. The Bearcats, by contrast, are playing their usual small ball. In the second, the first five batters reached: single to CF, bunt single, bunt single. RBI BB, E1 on bunt, SF 8, bunt single to reload.

[swilsonsp4]

The game in Durham is on ESPN+, but only for those who have access to the ACC+ streaming network. I have it through DirecTV.

[GoBearcats31]

UC opens the season with a three-game series at Duke, beginning at 4 p.m. today.

Home owner is on Tuesday versus Bowling Green.

[Lobot]

3 guys on the All-BIg12 preseason list.

https://gobearcats.com/news/2025/1/2...ll-big-12.aspx

[GoBearcats31]

Preseason Big 12 poll has UC at 10th, ahead of Houston, Utah, Baylor and BYU.

Oklahoma, Arizona and TCU are the top teams per the poll.

[Lobot]

Get your season tickets over at Gobearcats - $75 a seat and $50 for seniors, kids and military