The 2019 season begins for many schools today. Austin Peay begins its season hosting Kentucky in a three game series at Raymond C. Hand Park. Current Hoptown Hoppers coach Grayson Crawford is a member of the Austin Peay coaching staff. First pitch is at noon due to the threat of inclement weather later today, with the series continuing Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 1 pm each day.
Murray State will begin the Dan Skirka era in the first of a three game weekend series at Oral Roberts. Western Kentucky also opens its season hosting Northern Kentucky beginning today.