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3rd & Central

By: State of Louisville
  • Summary

  • Matt Sefcovic of Card Chronicle and Aaron Turner introduce the first-ever Louisville baseball podcast. 3rd & Central will be the go-to stop for all Cardinal baseball fans.
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Episodes
  • S4, E7: And They Took That Personally…
    Apr 26 2024

    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!


    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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    53 mins
  • S4, E6: Slugfest Loading | NC State & WKU Recap + Tucker Biven Interview
    Apr 12 2024

    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!


    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


    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 Seelbachs.com/collections/mr-mrs-bourbon to buy now!



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    54 mins
  • S4, E5: Now's the Time
    Apr 4 2024

    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!


    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!


    The State of Louisville Podcast Network is powered by Kern's Korner


    Visit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/


    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 Seelbachs.com/collections/mr-mrs-bourbon to buy now!




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    53 mins

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