Your 3rd and Central crew breaks down Louisville’s wild series at NC State, including Friday’s gut-wrenching loss, Saturday’s 25-run explosion, and Sunday’s loss. Matt and Terry break down the bullpen struggles, the team’s offensive firepower, what it’ll take to bounce back at #3 Clemson, and what that epic walk-off vs. Kentucky says about this team’s DNA.

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

1:36 – Intro, Louisville’s Current ACC Standings & Rankings

3:22 – Rivalry Win: Walk-Off Thriller vs. Kentucky

8:57 – Why Louisville’s Lineup Is Terrifying

13:25 – NC State Game 1: Walks, Wildness & What Went Wrong

18:44 – Friday Frustration: 16 Walks & a Missed Opportunity

22:33 – Saturday: Louisville Drops 25 on NC State

26:56 – Tague Davis Grand Slam Party

31:15 – Sunday Collapse: Struggles Resurface on the Mound

36:03 – Why Road Sundays Are So Tough in the ACC

40:10 – Looking Ahead: Massive Road Test at Clemson

46:07 – What Makes Clemson Dangerous

54:24 – Coaching Message: Who Are We as a Team?

1:01:24 – Final Thoughts + Preview of What’s Next

#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 3 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball 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

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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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:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball 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