The first pitch in the series opener is set for 6 p.m. ET on Friday at Foley Field in Athens, Georgia. As Kentucky steps into SEC play, the team’s early-season momentum, combined with its disciplined approach and strong leadership, could help the Wildcats make a statement in one of the toughest baseball conferences in the country.

Georgia is unusually familiar with Kentucky’s offense, as head coach Wes Johnson has hired two former Wildcats coaches to his staff. Assistant head coach Will Coggin joined the Bulldogs last season and Nick Ammirati left Kentucky’s staff to join Johnson’s last July.