Kentucky Baseball Adjusts Weekend Series vs. UNC Greensboro Due to Weather

Wildcats will now play a Valentine's Day doubleheader on Saturday instead of the originally scheduled Sunday game.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Due to projected inclement weather on Sunday, the University of Kentucky baseball team has announced scheduling changes to its opening weekend series against UNC Greensboro. The teams will now play a doubleheader on Saturday, February 14, with the first game starting at 1 PM ET and the second game beginning 45 minutes after the conclusion of the opener. Both games will remain nine innings.

Why it matters

Weather-related schedule changes are common in college baseball, as teams must be flexible to ensure they can get in as many games as possible during the limited spring season. This adjustment allows Kentucky and UNC Greensboro to complete their full series despite the forecast for poor conditions on Sunday.

The details

Originally, Kentucky and UNC Greensboro were scheduled to play on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. However, with the threat of inclement weather on Sunday, the teams have decided to condense the series into just two days. The Friday game at 4 PM ET remains unchanged, but Sunday's game has been moved to a Saturday doubleheader. Game one on Valentine's Day will start at 1 PM ET, and the second game will begin 45 minutes after the conclusion of the opener.

  • The series opener against UNC Greensboro remains scheduled for Friday, February 13 at 4 PM ET.
  • The Saturday, February 14 doubleheader will have Game 1 starting at 1 PM ET and Game 2 beginning 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.

The players

Jaxon Jelkin

Kentucky's starting pitcher for the Friday game, with a 3.41 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 34.1 innings pitched in 2024.

Ben Cleaver

Kentucky's starting pitcher for the first game of the Saturday doubleheader, with a 3.25 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 83 innings pitched in 2025.

Nate Harris

Kentucky's starting pitcher for the second game of the Saturday doubleheader, with a 4.25 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 59.1 innings pitched in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Adjustment to this weekend's schedule: due to projected weather on Sunday we now will play a Valentine's Day doubleheader on Saturday.”

— Kentucky Baseball (Twitter)

What’s next

The Wildcats and Spartans will open their season on Friday, February 13 at 4 PM ET. The Saturday, February 14 doubleheader will begin at 1 PM ET.

The takeaway

Weather-related schedule changes are common in college baseball, and teams must be flexible to ensure they can complete their full series. This adjustment allows Kentucky and UNC Greensboro to play their entire opening weekend slate despite the forecast for poor conditions on Sunday.