3rd & Central

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!

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 + Much, much more!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Matt and Matt are back for episode 3 (sorry for the delay) to discuss all things Louisville baseball through the first 20 games of the season. Don't miss: - A recap of the start of conference play - Storylines through 20 games (improved hitting, base stealing prowess, pitching staff in flux) - Louisville's top performers thus far - Preview of Notre Dame and teasing other upcoming big-name...

Matt and Matt recap Louisville's first two weeks of the season, discuss early storylines, and who is standing out as well as who needs to step up. The guys preview the Cards first ACC opponent, Georgia Tech before looking around the rest of the conference. Then, don't miss a sit-down with former Cards, Nick Bennett, and Jake Snider. Both detail their journeys through the minor leagues and...

The State of Louisville Podcast Network introduces 3rd & Central, a show solely dedicated to covering the University of Louisville baseball program. In episode 1 hosts Matt McGavic and Matt Sefcovic share their visions for the podcast, recap the offseason and the preseason hype and accolades for the Cards and sit down with Louisville Baseball Head Coach Dan McDonnell for an inclusive interview...