Your 3rd & Central crew sits down with Louisville baseball’s clutch hitter, Jake Munroe, to talk about his rise from an overlooked high school player to a standout in Juco, and now, a key piece of the Cardinals’ success.

Jake opens up about the grind of the recruiting process, the competitive world of Juco baseball, and why he chose Louisville.

Tune in for a conversation you don’t want to miss!

0:15 – Intro and Welcoming Jake Munroe

1:20 – High School and Juco Journey

4:25 – Playing for the Juco National Team

6:12 – What Drew Jake to Louisville

8:12 – “Damn you guys should have called me…”

10:18 – Jake’s Thoughts on NIL

16:40 – Growth on the Field

21:18 – Team Chemistry

24:27 – Jake’s Transition to Louisville

27:05 – Breakdown of a Typical Day in the Life

#LouisvilleBaseball #GoCards #502

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

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Your 3rd and Central crew breaks down The Cards’ series win over California, analyzing the team's performance and its implications for the ACC standings. Matt and Terry discuss the latest rankings, the tough road series against Virginia Tech, and provide an early look at the ACC tournament.

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

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The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

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3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to 3rd & Central Podcast, hosted by Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner and presented by Kern's Korner! Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out in the historic Highlands!

Louisville baseball looks to bounce back after another disappointing season behind Dan McDonnell and company. What changes have to be made? What players are exiting? Who will replace them? Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner answer those + more on this weeks episode of 3rd & Central on the State of Louisville Podcast Network.

• College World Series wraps up - final thoughts on the 2024 season
• Comparing this years Omaha experience to others
• Aaron’s take on the best way to build a roster in modern college baseball
• Matt’s take on the portal 
• A Omaha stat that shows the importance of the portal and its impact on CBB
• Where does high school recruiting fall and how will McDonnell and staff utilize it 
• Is the portal and NIL sustainable in college baseball?
• Players who hit the portal for Louisville
• Biggest surprise?
• Isaac Humphrey more likely to transfer or go pro?
• Losing a legacy roster member
• Transfers who found the best fits
• Players transferring into Louisville thus far
• Biggest challenge heading into back half of the portal
• One position UofL desperately has to shore up
• Can Tucker Biven be the closer or is he better served as a starter?
• Cards on the USA Collegiate Baseball squad 

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Postseason play is here for Louisville baseball. Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner break down Louisville's draw, opponents, what to watch for and much more before being joined by Micah Beutell of 5th Quarter ACC to talk best parks in the league, preview the championship bracket, and much more.

• GET YOUR BROOMS!
• 32-22 (16-14) - 7th in ACC overall, 4th in the division 
• 52 - RPI | 33 - SoS
• Louisville lands the 7 seed in the ACC tournament
• What could be holding back Louisville’s resume moving into postseason play
• Numbers that support Louisville’s case
• Louisville’s demeanor changing week to week - how to stay consistent moving forward
• What Louisville CAN’T do in Charlotte 
• Taking a closer look at the ND series 
• Feelings on the draw of Miami and Clemson for Louisville
• The absolute musts for Louisville in Charlotte
• Can the pitching match the level it was at against Notre Dame?
• How the schedule works in Louisville’s favor 
• Micah Beutell of 5th Quarter ACC joins the pod! 
• Thoughts on Jim Patterson Stadium 
• Comparing JPS to every ACC stadium after visiting them all in 2024
• Micah’s thoughts on Louisville’s draw in the ACC championship 
• Why Micah’s not sold on Clemson
• What’s more winnable - Tuesday or Friday?
• Is Louisville a lock for the tournament?
• Eddie King Jr. fan club resides on 3&C

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With the season rounding third, Louisville baseball isn't looking its best. Matt Sefcovic of Card Chronicle and Aaron Turner dive into the recent struggles and what the hell is next for the Cards.

• Shoutout to COACH Aaron! 
• Updates on Louisville’s schedule and resume 
• A few games that cost everything
• Hard to envision this is where they’d be 
• Can Louisville get a tournament bid
• What’s the magic number for Louisville?
• Uninspired baseball down the stretch
• The key to turning around the pitching 
• Notre Dame fighting for their lives - how does it impact Louisville
• Who’s more desperate this weekend
• What happens if Louisville can’t pull out the series
• How the double-header impacts rotations 
• Who are you using in game 3 of the series with ND?
• Cards in the Pros update! 
• A couple of sad injury notes

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to 3rd & Central Podcast, hosted by Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner and presented by Kern's Korner! Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out in the historic Highlands!

Louisville baseball has had plenty of ups and downs the last couple of series dropping to Clemson and Vandy while picking up a big win over BC. Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner break down the last three opponents, look ahead to the weekend, and dive into the Cards in the pros.

• Updated resume for Louisville following the loss to Vandy
• Louisville will officially do something they didn’t last year
• Is Louisville making noise finally?
• Emergence of Colton Hartman 
• What is the difference between being a bubble team to a dangerous 3 seed?
• Who else could step into the third starting pitcher role?
• Level of concern in Louisville increasing its RPI
• Ceiling and floor for Louisville 
• Weekend preview
• Cards in the pros

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Things are looking up at the right time for the Louisville baseball program following wins over Miami and WKU. Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner break down both sets of games, look at UofL's resume, debate their postseason chances, and preview a massive series with Clemson.

• The best baseball stadiums in college, minor league, and major league baseball 
• 24-16 (9-9)
• Recapping: Miami (FL), Western Kentucky 
• Looking at Louisville baseball’s resume
• Where Louisville baseball stacks up in the CWS conversation/bracketology
• Reasons to be excited but why there’s still a lot of work to do
• Why the series in Coral Gables defines who Louisville is
• Identifying 3 key players for Louisville - Evan Webster, Gavin Keeling, Tucker Biven 
• Lineup changes during the week day rotation that paid dividends
• Louisville gets HOT 
• Proving that it was personal for Louisville
• Where Louisville’s biggest improvements need to come from
• Can Patrick Forbes become a sunday guy?
• Previewing a uber important weekend series with Clemson
• The biggest key against Clemson’s pitching
• Can Louisville pull off a series upset?
• A positive for Louisville when it comes to facing Clemson
• A Cards in the Pros Update
• Great news on Brendan McKay

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It was a HUGE weekend for the Louisville baseball followed by a disappointing mid-week let down. Matt and Aaron recap all the action and take a closer look at the Virginia series before welcoming in Louisville closer, Tucker Biven.

• Brooms baby, brooms!
• 3-1 over the last 4 
• Recapping NC State and Western Kentucky
• Looking closer at Louisville baseball’s resume 
• 20-12 (6-6) 
• Eddie King starting to come alive 
• Lineup stability paying dividends 
• Who is proving to be the Friday night stud
• Recapping a tough loss to Western Kentucky
• Where there were opportunities to win 
• A chance for revenge
• Previewing the weekend series against Virginia
• Why this series is so important
• Major injuries that could impact UVA
• A streak Louisville will want to break
• Players to know for the Cavaliers
• The biggest series of the season 
• Cards in the Pros updates
• Getting hooked on baseball Cards
• Growing up a Louisville basketball fan \ thoughts on Pat Kelsey
• Welcoming in Tucker Biven! 
• Recruitment to Louisville
• Being a hooper but choosing baseball 
• Experiencing baseball in the DR
• Have you gotten in the new barber chair?
• Korbyn Dickerson’s hidden skills
• Favorite role played so far as a Cardinal
• Retiring the bat
• Beating Josh Rogers 1-on-1
• Gathering momentum from the NC State wins
• Lessons learned from leads

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The Cards have been busy in ACC play with mixed reviews to this point. Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner dive into all the action over the last few weeks and preview the rivalry matchup with Kentucky.

• The best time of year is here
• Proposing an equivalent for cutting down the nets in baseball
• Records update since the last episode 
• Recapping the 9th straight series loss 
• 3-8 Quad 1
• 3-2 Quad 2 
• 11-1 - Quad 3 & 4
• Asking too much from the pitching staff
• Is Tucker Biven potentially the closer?
• Why it’s not far fetched to say Louisville should’ve won all 3 against Wake
• What 3 additional wins would do for the resume 
• Louisville hosts former conference foe, Cincinnati 
• Previewing a matchup with Kentucky (that we know won’t happen)
• Cards in the pros update
• Major League ball is BACK!

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Louisville baseball has gone 2-2 over its last four and starts a pivotal series with ACC foe, Wake Forest, and Matt Sefcovic & Aaron Turner are breaking it all down.

• Louisville baseball’s best uni combos
• Lack of quality wins
• Friday’s highs and what it meant to get a win
• What went wrong Saturday
• An incredible feat that hasn’t been done in years
• Sunday was no good. How VA Tech destroyed Louisville
• How key contributors not being in the lineup impacted Louisville’s bats
• Where lineup changes have to be made
• Bigger role ahead for Liggett? Why just 1-inning?
• Can Louisville get things going against
• Fielding percentage and the story it tells so far
• What can Louisville do to slow down Wake’s offense
• The pitching staff and who takes the field

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Aaron & Matt are back breaking down all the action for the Louisville baseball program over the last two weeks. Get caught up on the Cards performance against some big opponents, look ahead to the ACC Schedule, and get an update on the former Louisville baseball stars in the Major and Minor Leagues.

• Recap of opponents
• The season is finally fun again
• Momentum into the conference slate
• MVPs to start the season
• Dan McDonnell taking an unconventional approach with arguably his best player
• Power strokes! 
• Pitching - who is the MVP? Biggest surprise? Things you’d change
• Depth looks different this year
• Eat a sandwich (or two or three), Ty
• Why Ty Stark stands out to Aaron in the bullpen
• High hopes for Will
• Errors on errors - how to clean it up 
• A look around the ACC
• Why is FSU not ranked?
• Revisiting ideal lineups across the outfield, infield, and pitching staff
• Ball park food of choice at a baseball game 
• Cards in the pros! 

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Things were a dumpster fire until they weren't. Matt and Aaron return for a new episode talking about the disaster that was Tampa and the recent bounce back.

• Aaron and Matt are both real…Big moment for the show
• Inside the opening week struggles
• Why this team needed time
• Base running needs work. Why Dan McDonnell may take that personally
• A major concern for Louisville
• What it means to have a lot of open roles 
• Where Louisville can get power hitting
• Can Louisville still be great?
• How the vibes changed with the young lineup
• Can the young players sustain excellence this early?
• Why this team is more mature and willing to battle
• Lets “beat the hell out of these teams” 
• Importance of next 9 games
• Why rotations and lineups should be tested now versus later
• Ideal guys at certain spots
• How much depth Louisville has and how it helps moving forward 
• Zion the future
• Recruiting update - Matt tries to calm the noise
• Cards in the pros updates
• Locker room is finally finished. What it means for the future of the program

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Matt and Terry discuss Louisville's impressive rise in the rankings after a big series win over North Carolina. They dive into the team's strong 17-3 start, key wins, and the possibility of a deep postseason run.

Tune in for all the stats, takes, and insights you need!

0:13 Intro

1:13 - Louisville's Strong Start & Rankings

4:13 - RPI & Other Metrics

7:13 - Fan Attendance & Growing Excitement

9:13 - Conference Schedule Outlook

11:13 - Recap of North Carolina Series

21:13 - Pitching & Bullpen Strength

25:13 - Cancer Awareness Game & Midweek Win vs. Northern Kentucky

32:13 - Upcoming Series vs. Virginia Tech

38:13 - Final Thoughts & High School Recruiting Updates

#LouisvilleBaseball #GoCards #502

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

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3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

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The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to 3rd & Central Podcast, hosted by Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner and presented by Kern's Korner! Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out in the historic Highlands!

2024 Louisville baseball is just days away and Matt & Aaron are previewing what lies ahead in a bounce back year for the Cards.

• Baseball is FINALLY HERE! 
• Louisville heads south for the beginning of the season - Where and how to find those games 
• Best of the best on the schedule, games to note
• What to make of Louisville’s low rankings and projections
• Louisville’s experience and what that means; How transfers already are impacting the lineup
• Position by position, players to know and what to watch 
• A closer look at who could make up the midweek and weekend rotations 
• Hot take on the closer for 2024
• Which freshmen are likely to make an impact?
• You recognize the name, but what about the game? Why the next Detmers could be ready to star 
• Other freshmen that will make the most noise 
• Getting the bats going - who can offer production for the Cards?
• The infield’s best and how it will help Louisville win more games in 2024
• How to cure the lack of home runs from 2023 
• Who’s the next Ben Metzinger?
• Can Isaac Humphrey bounce back?
• Projecting the 2024 lineups 
• Why Louisville has to make the tournament in 2024

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In part 5 of 3rd & Central's Offseason Diamond Dialogues, former Louisville Cardinal infielder and current Cleveland Guardians prospect Christian Knapczyk joins Matt and Aaron to talk about life as a Card, pursuing a career in the majors, NIL, 2024 and much more.

Pre-Interview:

• Looking at the 2024 Louisville baseball schedule
• How important it is to get off to a strong start in Florida
• What to watch for early in the season, differences from 2023 season
• Non-conference strengths and weaknesses
• Looking at a new foe
• What the roster will look like on the mound and in the field
• Where does everyone fit?
• A bold ACC prediction from Aaron
• Thoughts on Louisville’s 2024 team captains
• Cards in the Pros updates

Interview with Christian Knapczyk

• Life after Louisville
• Dealing with a unique route to the start of professional baseball
• The recruiting process and Louisville being a dream school
• A great story about committing to Louisville twice
• Getting to work and follow the older guys examples
• Returning the favor to the young fellas
• Remembering the first home run in 2022
• Inside the mind of a great hitter
• How to attack hitting
• The snow game & “the best play I’ve ever made in my life”
• Favorite games while at Louisville
• The draft process and the eventual selection by Cleveland
• The feelings of being on an official baseball card
• How hard is it to sign that many cards?
• What’s the process of determining the perfect signature
• Benefiting from NIL.. but with a little work
• Outlook on the 2024 Cards

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In part 4 of 3rd & Central's Offseason Diamond Dialogues, new Louisville baseball pitcher Sebastian Gorgora joins Matt and Aaron to talk all things ball. From his decision to hit the portal and his recruitment, to a JUCO baseball conversation, to getting adjusted to Louisville, Sebastian details his offseason, the last few years of his baseball career at Wright State, and much more. Plus, don't miss an extended convo on facilities and the happenings around College Baseball.

Pre-Interview

• Stadium upgrades update - Looks at what other programs are doing
• Climate of college baseball and how it’s changing
• What is a pitching lab? How will it impact winning college baseball games and recruiting?
• National Signing Day update
• Which incoming signee has the biggest impact right away
• Who excites you?
• What UofL did that’s unheard of in recruiting

Interview with Pitcher Sebastian Gongora

• The moment at Wright State that sticks out the most
• How did COVID impact baseball career
• Going from JUCO to walk-on to Louisville
• Portal experiences - DMs for days
• Why Louisville
• One thing that made Sebastian a perfect fit at Louisville
• Playing ball in AZ
• Favorite things so far about Louisville
• Who has stood out this fall
• Who is Sebastian Gongora as a pitcher and a player
• What excited Gongora about the Cards the most in 2024
• The Omaha Challenge

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Matt and Aaron are back for part 3 of Offseason Diamond Dialogues with Louisville baseball commit Jake Gregor. Learn more about Jake's time at St. X, what to expect at IMG Academy and why he chose the Cards and what he's looking forward to most.

• Off season catch up - exhibition baseball + trip to the Dominican Republic
• Impact of playing against former major leaguers
• How the landscape of college baseball is changing right before our eyes; What one team is doing to shake things up.. Do you agree?
• What does it mean for the future of CBB
• A recruit you need to know in CBB
• Does Baby Prince Fielder intrigue you?
• Cards in the Pros update from Aaron

Interview w/ Jake Gregor (Louisville baseball commit)

• What was it about Louisville baseball?
• Hometown connection and what that means
• Connecting with the rest of the class
• Favorite memories of playing 3 years at St. X
• Big baseball opportunity
• Louisville to IMG
• Closeness in the recruiting class, building strong bonds
• Challenges of moving from Louisville to Florida
• Weighing going to college vs. other opportunities
• Get to know Jake Gregorr off the diamond
• Thoughts on N.I.L and expectations on college

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In a new offseason series "Diamond Dialogues" hosts Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner sit down with a variety of Louisville baseball guests. In part 2, the guys are joined by current Louisville baseball player JT Benson. Learn more about the hometown kid, including playing multiple sports, deciding on Louisville, adjusting to playing for Dan McDonnell, turning into a veteran, and what's ahead in 2024 following a disappointing season. Plus, some insight into NIL for baseball players, what JT enjoys doing during his down time and much more.

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In a new offseason series "Diamond Dialogues" hosts Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner sit down with a variety of Louisville baseball guests. In part 1, the guys are joined by one of the best pitchers in program history - Kade McClure. From his journey to Louisville, including a near transfer story, to playing in one of the best rotations in the country, to getting drafted and climbing the ranks of professional baseball - Kade shares the details of his baseball story and has a little fun talking grilling and reality TV. You won't want to miss this!


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The guys are back and joined by one of the top recruits in the 2023 recruiting class, Catcher Zion Rose
Previewing the 2024 roster, why Zion decided on Louisville, what he is already learning from fellow teammates, and just how good the Cards can be this season.
Plus, we dive into who left, who is back, and who is coming in as part of a loaded freshman and transfer classes.

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Matt and Aaron return after a hiatus to talk through the busy activity taking place through the offseason for Dan McDonell and the Louisville baseball program. Start with a quick recap of the 2023 season and why the Cards ultimately missed toturnament play. Then, dive into the players leaving the program through the portal as well get to know the new guys coming in as well as an in-depth preview of who could be selected and where in the 2023 MLB Draft. Finally, the guys discuss the future of the program, including McDonnell's comments on facilities, and much more.

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Louisville baseball's slide continues and Matt/Aaron are here to talk through it all. First the guys dive into the mid-week battle with Vanderbilt, before taking a look back at how the Cards got to the point of not being involved in postseason baseball and what they have to do to get back in the thick of things. Plus, Matt and Aaron tell you where the blame on the field lies this season (it may not be the position group you're expecting) before answering questions about the roster, programs who may have an eye for Dan McDonnell, and the Cards in the pros.

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Matt and Aaron are back to recap an up and down week for Louisville baseball.

• Louisville coming off big win over Kentucky
• Cards tournament chances looking up
• Is hosting still on the table for the Cards?
• Duke series extremely hard to watch
• Why the data shows UofL gave Duke the recipe to be successful
• Trying to find positives from Duke series
• Louisville let the team down the road have it
• A cool local stat
• Why this win over Kentucky is significant
• Taking questions from Twitter
• Mass chaos right now in college baseball
• What happens with Christian Knapczyk when he returns?
• Cards in the Pros update
• Several minor leaguers ready to make the step up
• What to expect out of the Hurricanes

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Matt and Terry recap Louisville's impressive winning streak, highlighting key performances and the team's resilience. They discuss the dominance of Patrick Forbes on the mound, the offensive power of Tague Davis, and the depth of the Louisville lineup. They also look ahead to the start of ACC play against North Carolina and the potential challenges and excitement it brings.

Tune in for game breakdowns, player highlights, and what to expect as the Cardinals enter conference play!

0:31 - Intro, Louisville's Winning Streak

2:31 - Reflecting on Louisville's 14-2 Start

5:15 - Louisville's Resiliency and Comeback Wins

8:27 - Depth of the Louisville Lineup

11:09 - UIC Series, Patrick Forbes' Performance

12:39 - Terry on Patrick Forbes' Potential

15:15 - Tague Davis's Development

24:18 - Sunday's Game vs. UIC, Peter Michael's Performance

28:13 - Bayram Hot Hitting

33:52 - Strength and Conditioning Program

40:47 - Oakland Game Recap

44:44 - Upcoming Game Against North Carolina

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Matt and Aaron return to discuss all things Louisville baseball in April
- College baseball is crazy right now
- Looking back at BC, Bellarmine, and Wake
- Previewing Duke and Kentucky
- Discussing new CBB rule changes
- Cards in the pros recap

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Matt and Aaron are back to talk all things Louisville baseball, who is an outstanding 18-2
Recapping a series win against GT
Awards 20 games into the season
Carson Liggett has been unbelievable
JT Benson is a new man
What can the Cards improve going forward?
Road Warrior Mentality
Previewing Notre Dame series

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Louisville baseball is off to a 7-1 start behind hot bats and solid pitching
- Recapping the first 8 games
- What stood out? What must be improved?
- Biggest surprise from the first two weeks?
- Previewing a major weekend in Houston against good competition
- Cards in the pros update
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Matt and Aaron are back for episode 2 of season 3, with an in-depth breakdown of the 2023 Louisville baseball season that you won't find anywhere else!

The guys dive into:

• Scheduling, games to watch, what to know
• Why being in a pre-season tournament is huge
• Position-by-position analysis
• Who brings the bats? Replacing majority of HR’s hit
• Moves that could open up the infield for newcomers
• A new two-way player to watch
• Lineup projections
• Opening day lineups vs. postseason lineups - what looks different?
• Pitching predictions
• The Italian Missile
• Who steps up as the closer?
• Could this team be the best team on paper in recent years?
• How far can they go?
• What gets Louisville to Omaha
• Bold predictions for 2023

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Matt and Aaron get season 3 started with a bang as the one and only Sean Moth joins the podcast to talk all things Louisville baseball. From the beginning of his journey to Louisville, Sean walks through the highlights of his career, including some of his favorite stories, players, moments, etc, and also recaps what was seen in 2022 and what you can expect in 2023 - in a way that only he can.

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The guys are joined by MLB pitcher in the Marlins organization, Bryan Hoeing
- First, they recap the Pizza Bowl
- Why we are VERY high on Justin West & the freshmen at UofL
- Is this the deepest Louisville team ever?
Bryan Hoeing joins the pod:
- On getting his first call-up to the majors
- How analytics transformed Hoeing's game
- Crazy Wisconsin baseball games on high school fields
- How Louisville prepared Hoeing for the MLB
- Plus a comprehensive GOAT Halloween candy discussion

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Matt and Aaron are joined by Jamie Tessoff of Prep Baseball Report Kentucky to talk Louisville baseball recruiting, the talent around the state of Kentucky, the success of the Cards on the diamond, and much more. Don't miss deep dives into each of Louisville's recruiting classes (2022-2024), including what you can expect from each player, from a guy who knows the baseball recruiting scene across the state and region.

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Matt and Aaron take an in-depth look at the MLB Draft which is less than a week away. They break down each prospect, including both current Cards and future Cards, where they could be drafted, which teams could target them, and what value they may provide. Then top Louisville baseball prospect Dalton Rushing joins the show to talk about the 2022 season and what's ahead for the MLB Draft.

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First, Aaron and Matt preview all the exciting things happening around Louisville baseball from the MLB Draft to recruiting to summer ball assignments. Then, Former Louisville baseball pitching great Luke Smith drops into 3rd & Central to talk with Matt and Aaron. The guys talk about Luke's days as a Cardinal, including that notorious moment against Vanderbilt & the 2020 team's biggest what if, why he got into coaching, what it's like being on the other side, and what movies you need to be watching.

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Matt and Aaron are somber yet encouraged as they recap the tough weekend that was. Listen to the guys break down both games in the Super Regional against Texas A&M, reflect back on the season, restate the commitment to baseball & the future being bright, plus what to expect this offseason with summer league ball & the MLB Draft.

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Matt and Terry break down Louisville’s strong start, key pitching performances, and how the Cards bounced back from adversity against St. John's. They highlight Patrick Forbes’ dominance on the mound, Jake Munroe’s offensive tear, and how the bullpen depth is shaping up ahead of conference play.

Tap in for game breakdowns, top moments, and what’s next for The Cards!

1:36 – Intro, Louisville’s Current Standings

2:53 – Louisville Taking Care of Business vs. Western Michigan

10:34 – Bullpen Standouts

15:11 – St. John’s Series: Louisville Battles Back After Early Deficit

19:47 – Freshman Impact: Tague’s Breakout

25:39 – Peter Michael’s Dominance

38:08 – UIC Series Preview

44:44 – Final Adjustments Before ACC Play

45:53 – Elementary School Day!

54:00 – Final Thoughts

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Matt Sefcovic & Aaron Turner recap a wild opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament before previewing the Cards upcoming battle in the Super Regionals. Don't miss insight into some of the biggest decisions made over the weekend, who stood out, who needed to give more, and what you can expect from the Cards, the Aggies, and many others.

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Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner react to a disappointing ACC Tournament for Louisville baseball, break down the Cards draw and react to postseason baseball returning to the Ville, plus a deeper look inside the rankings, numbers, seedings, pairings, bubble and much more.

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Matt and Aaron are celebrating (not too hard) regular season championships, looking ahead to the ACC tournament, and recapping another busy couple of weeks in the pros. Don't miss a look back at the last few series of the season, what lies ahead for Louisville in the ACC Tournament, who else to watch for, as well as an in-depth review of all the minor & major league action for Cards in the pros.

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Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner are back for another episode of 3rd & Central, recapping the recent stretch of games for Louisville baseball against NC State, Clemson, Western, and Vanderbilt. The guys take a closer look at key moments and players, dive deep into the offensive statistics, look ahead to the upcoming series and Aaron provides a Cards in the pros update!

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A new season and new faces!
- What have we missed since last season?
- Going over college baseball's 426 rankings
- Recapping the non-conference and early conference play; The guys give quick thoughts on the important series
- Who has stood out and where Louisville can improve
- A rundown of Cards in the pros
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Louisville baseball is BACK! Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated and Matt Sefcovic of Card Chronicle return to the microphones to preview the 2022 season. There's a ton to be excited about as the guys break down the new players plus the guys returning. Plus who will break through as hitters, who is the go-to pitcher, offseason changes, avoiding the 2021 slide, schedule, and so much more.

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It's MLB Draft week! The guys discuss Louisville baseball's top prospects in the draft, analyze how high catcher Henry Davis could go in the draft, what's to like and not like about the top Cardinals prospects, and who could be on the outside looking in.

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On this special episode, Matt & Matt sit down with Trinity star outfielder, Louisville signee, and MLB Draft prospect Daylen Lile. He reflects on his career with the Shamrocks, and gives some insight into the pre-draft process.

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On this episode, the guys discuss Louisville's NCAA Tournament exclusion, give their reaction to that as well as provide their opinion on how they got there, discuss what is next for the Cardinals, briefly touch upon the MLB Draft and incoming '21 recruiting class, and the LSU chatter.

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The postseason is here! On this episode, the guys take a look at Louisville's late season slide, who they will be facing in the ACC Baseball Championship, take one final look at the Cardinals' NCAA Tournament resume, and if it's good enough to go dancing.

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Matt and Terry break down the Cards' resilient response after a tough loss, the depth of the pitching staff, and why Peter Michael’s dominance on Sunday during opening weekend might make him a key part of the rotation. They also discuss key players that helped set the tone for this season, the team’s chemistry shift, and why this roster looks more balanced than past years.

Tap in for game breakdowns, top moments, and what’s next for The Cards!

0:30 – Lineup Versatility & Roster Depth

3:37 – Peter Michael’s Dominant Performance

5:45 – Zion, Picking Up Where He Left Off

8:00 – Setting the Tone for The Season

9:55 – Terry’s Opening Weekend MVP’s

12:28 – Lucas Moore & The Team’s Mindsets

13:30 – Offensive Takeaways & What Needs to Improve

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Matt and Matt return to recap Louisville's up and down play and take an updated look at the Cardinals tournament resume. They also preview the final two regular-season opponents and have an open discussion about what this Louisville is - and if they can go far in the postseason.

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On this episode, Matt McGavic is joined by former Louisville baseball outfielder/catcher Zach Britton, who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.

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On this episode, Matt and Matt take a look at Louisville's NCAA Tournament resume up to this point. They break it down, examine how the last few weeks of the regular season can shape it, the Cardinals' ACC Tournament outlook, as well as some projections.

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Matt and Matt take a look at Louisville's upcoming Battle of the Bluegrass matchup against Kentucky. They break down the Wildcats and give their predictions for the first of two games against UK this season. The guys also hand out midseason grades to both the position players and the pitching staff and discuss what they want to see in the second half of the season.

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