One SEC team will say its farewells to the 2024 Men’s College World Series on Wednesday afternoon.
No. 2 Kentucky faces unranked Florida in an elimination match at 11 a.m. ET. The game was initially scheduled for Tuesday, but inclement weather forced a postponement.
Kentucky (46-15) lost to No. 3 Texas A&M on Monday after a disastrous sixth inning. Aside from the five-run blowup, the Wildcats’ pitching was strong. It was their bats that fell silent, failing to get a hit until the seventh inning.
Nick Lopez, Ryan Waldschmidt, and Ryan Nicholson are all names to watch, as they’ve each hit over .300 this season. Nicholson leads the team with 23 home runs, including a solo shot in Monday’s loss.
MORE: Watch the College World Series live with Fubo (free trial)
Florida (35-29) survived Monday’s matchup vs. No. 10 NC State, keeping its season alive. The Gators had just four hits but won 5-4.
Jac Caglianone powered the Gators with a three-run home run in the second inning. Four of the team’s five runs came in the second, while the fifth came in the fifth off a Tyler Shelnut solo blast.
Florida is the only unseeded team in the 2024 Men’s College World Series. Their season comes down to this all-SEC matchup on Wednesday.
The Sporting News has you covered on scores, updates, and highlights from Kentucky vs. Florida at the 2024 College World Series.
MORE: Scores, schedule for 2024 College World Series
Kentucky vs. Florida baseball final score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | F | |
| Kentucky | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Florida | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Kentucky vs. Florida live updates, highlights from College World Series
(All times Eastern)
11:14 p.m. – Waldschmidt safely steals second thanks to a missed throw by Caglianone.
11:08 p.m. – We’re off. Kentucky’s Ryan Waldschmidt gets the first chance to strike, and he’s walked.
10:10 p.m. – The Wildcats are putting Dominic Niman on the mound, and for Florida, it’s Pierce Coppola. Here’s how the rest of the teams will lineup.
Kentucky
- LF Ryan Wladschmidt
- 2B Emilien Pitre
- 1B Ryan Nicholson
- DH Nick Lopez
- 3B Mitchell Daly
- C Devin Burkes
- CF Nolan McCarthy
- RF James McCoy
- SS Grant Smith
Florida
FLORIDA LINEUP
- 1B Jac Caglianone
- 2B Cade Kurland
- LF Tyler Shelnut
- SS Colby Shelton
- C Luke Heyman
- RF Ashton Wilson
- 3B Dale Thomas
- DH Brody Donay
- CF Michael Robertson
9:50 p.m. – It all comes down to this. Winner advances to the semifinals against Texas A&M, loser heads home.
How to watch Kentucky vs. Texas A&M
- Start time: 11 a.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
Kentucky vs. Florida will be live on ESPN at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 19. The game was postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday due to thunderstorms in Omaha.
Those looking to stream the game can watch on ESPN+ or on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
College World Series schedule
Friday, June 14
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | North Carolina 3, Virginia 2 | — | — |
| Game 2 | Tennessee 12, Florida State 11 | — | — |
Saturday, June 15
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | Kentucky 5, NC State 4 | — | — |
| Game 4 | Texas A&M 3, Florida 2 | — | — |
Sunday, June 16
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 5 | Florida State 7, Virginia 3 | — | — |
| Game 6 | Tennessee 6, North Carolina 1 | — | — |
Monday, June 17
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 7 | Florida 5, NC State 4 | — | — |
| Game 8 | Texas A&M 5, Kentucky 1 | — | — |
Tuesday, June 18
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 9 | Florida State 9, North Carolina 5 | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Wednesday, June 19
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 10 | Florida vs. Kentucky | 11 a.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Game 11 | Tennessee vs. TBD | 3 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Game 12 | Texas A&M vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Thursday, June 20
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Game 13 | TBD | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| *Game 14 | TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
*If necessary
Saturday, June 22
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWS Finals Game 1 | TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Sunday, June 23
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWS Finals Game 2 | TBD | 2 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
Monday, June 24
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *CWS Finals Game 3 | TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
*If necessary
