The Kentucky baseball team has made its first-ever appearance in the College World Series, held at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. Head Coach Nick Mingione has called for local fans to support the team, emphasizing their status as first-timers. Mitch Barnhart, Nick Mingione, and Keith Madison have been instrumental in this achievement, highlighting the vision, patience, and willingness to change that led to this historic moment. This milestone is a fulfillment of Keith Madison’s decades-old dream, which past athletic directors did not support. Kentucky's journey to Omaha has been marked by smart moves and significant backing, making this a memorable event for the program. The team has also embraced the #BBN community spirit, participating in Omaha’s Jello shot challenge.
Baseball is all about tradition, and Omaha has one of the best with @CWSShotBoard. Myself and @AlyssaKNewton got to see how #BBN is rising to the Jello shot challenge in Kentucky's first trip to the College World Series. My report for @WHAS11: https://t.co/1ZvwzFpGux
Inside Kentucky baseball’s journey to their first College World Series appearance https://t.co/qd7a1jprT5
Kentucky is in the College World Series today because Nick Mingione made smart moves — and got both time and support. It’s the fulfillment of Keith Madison’s decades-old dream. “I could never really sell (past ADs) on that dream.” ✍🏻 https://t.co/67dfljj0uT https://t.co/iJhbI4Kzuh
Inside Kentucky’s run to the program’s first College World Series. Spoke at length to Mitch Barnhart, Nick Mingione and Keith Madison about vision, patience, a willingness to change and dreams come true: https://t.co/67dfljisFl
NEW: In Omaha yesterday Nick Mingione issued a call for local fans to jump on the Kentucky bandwagon. "We are the first-timers." But how will UK handle the stage for first time? The track record for teams making CWS debut isn't great. https://t.co/KjB1N3yeV3
Omaha at last… Kentucky baseball is FINALLY in their first College World Series. But UK doesn’t plan on letting history ending just yet. My report from Charles Schwab Field for @WHAS11 (🎥: @AlyssaKNewton) #BBN https://t.co/8bTYMWBUan