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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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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!

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

Visit a Louisville Hidden Gem - Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine

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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!

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

Visit a Louisville Hidden Gem - Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine

Featuring a full bar with award winning mixologists along with a packaged store featuring over 600 whiskeys, some of the best local brews, and much more. Visit them today at 2115 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 - Right next to Manhattan Project or visit https://louisvilledrinks.com/

Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon

Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr & Mrs delivered to your front door! Visit https://store.mrandmrsbourbon.com/