Takeaways: Kentucky opens Evansville series with blowout win
Behind another strong outing from Jaxon Jelkin and an early barrage of runs, Kentucky ran away with game one of a three-game set with Evansville.
Returning player spotlight
Returning player spotlight: Jackson Nove
A mainstay in the bullpen over the past few seasons, Nove brings over 60 career appearances back to the 2025 team.
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Fall ball rolls on for the baseball program at Kentucky Proud Park. After a bit of a hiatus to cover other topics, the returning player spotlight series continues today with senior pitcher Jackson Nove.
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