Cards Set to Host Battle of the Bluegrass on Wednesday

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville softball will host in-state rival Kentucky in the Battle of the Bluegrass on Wednesday, April 2nd, at 6 p.m. (ET) at Ulmer Stadium.

Louisville (20-15, 3-9 ACC) comes off a series loss against the No. 19/21-ranked Duke Blue Devils over the weekend. Some highlights from the series included a Bri Despines home run, adding to her five on the year. Char Lorenz recorded a stolen base in Sunday's game, bringing her total to 12 for the season. Senior Ally Alexander had a solid weekend overall, going 5-for-10 and recording three RBIs.

The game will be broadcast on ESPNU as the Cards look to break a four-game losing streak against Kentucky, dating back to April 2021.

Quick Hits

The duo of Easton Lotus and Ally Alexander each boast a .403 batting average, with 81 hits between them on the year.
Char Lorenz leads the Cards in RBIs and home runs with 45 and six respectively, while adding 12 stolen bases.
Bri Despines is second on the team in home runs with five, having a .346 batting average and 31 RBIs.

About Kentucky
Series Record: Louisville is 20-24 all time against the Cats
Last Meeting: On March 29th, 2023, UK bested Louisville 7-4 in Lexington, Ky.
Scouting the Wildcats: UK is 21-15 on the season while being 5-7 in SEC play. The Wildcats have lost five of their last six games, recently being swept by No. 14 Arkansas over the weekend. Their most recent win came against No. 20 Ole Miss, winning 4-2 on Sunday, March 23.

Sophomore outfielder Peyton Plotts leads the Cats in batting average with a .366. She is second in home runs with six, while leading the team in hits with 41 and RBIs with 34.
Sophomore Ally Hutchins has a .330 batting average, with 33 hits, five home runs and 17 RBIs.
Redshirt junior pitching ace Sarah Haendiges leads UK with a 2.41 ERA, 61 innings pitched and 66 strikeouts. She owns a 7-3 record, having pitched two complete games, with one shutout and three saves.

Game Information
Kentucky at Louisville
Date: April 2nd
Location: Louisville Ky.
Venue: Don Dobina Field at Ulmer Stadium
Promotions: Red-Out Game (first 500 fans will receive a free red t-shirt)
Admission: $10
Gates Open: One (1) hour prior to first pitch
Clear Bag Policy: A Clear Bag Policy remains in place at all UofL athletics facilities. Fans may bring one clear bag, either a one-gallon clear Ziploc-style storage bag, or a 12 x 6 x 12 inches clear tote bag.
Parking: Fans are encouraged to park in the Floyd Street Parking Garage for a $5 fee.
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Cards Set to Host Battle of the Bluegrass on Wednesday

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Ally Alexander

Bri Despines

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Cards Set to Host Battle of the Bluegrass on Wednesday

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Players Mentioned

Ally Alexander

Bri Despines

Char Lorenz

Easton Lotus

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