Louisville Cardinals Set for Super Regional Against Miami

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – The University of Louisville baseball team is gearing up for an unexpected challenge this week as they host a Super Regional, marking a significant comeback after a difficult end to the regular season.

After finishing with just one victory in their last six games and a quick exit from the ACC Tournament, the Cardinals were not anticipating a Super Regional opportunity. Miami‘s late-night victory over Southern Miss on Monday secured their place in the next round, setting up a showdown with Louisville in what will be the seventh Super Regional appearance for the program.

Historically, Louisville has fared well at Jim Patterson Stadium, boasting a 9-5 record in Super Regional contests and having successfully advanced to the College World Series three times on home turf.

Miami, a powerhouse with a strong tradition, last competed in the College World Series in 2016. Their recent regional title represents a milestone, being the 30th in the program’s history, and they have made 25 trips to Omaha, claiming four national championships, the most recent in 2001.

The schedule for the upcoming best-of-three series remains to be announced. Louisville’s coach, Dan McDonnell, expressed his excitement about playing in front of a home crowd, noting the Cardinals’ strong performance at Jim Patterson Stadium throughout the season.

“We’ve always played our best at Jim Patterson Stadium,” McDonnell stated after the Cardinals’ success in the Nashville Regional. “What Mr. Patterson has done for our program is invaluable.”

In a spirited call to action on social media, Cardinals player Zion Rose encouraged fans, saying, “Let’s ride Louisville — let’s bring the city out!”

Louisville and Miami have met three times in NCAA Tournament history, with the Cardinals coming out on top in each encounter. With ambitions high, Louisville is aiming for their sixth trip to Omaha.