LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — The Kentucky Wildcats, fresh off a tough road series at LSU, return home to face the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks in a nonconference matchup Tuesday evening at Kentucky Proud Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies with temperatures near 67 degrees.

The Wildcats (21-6), a perennial Southeastern Conference power, look to rebound after dropping two of three in Baton Rouge. Their offense, averaging over seven runs per game, is led by third baseman Luke Lawrence. The junior is riding a six-game hitting streak, including a 2-for-4, two-RBI performance in Sunday’s 17-10 loss to the Tigers.

They host a Miami (Ohio) team (17-9) coming in with momentum after winning a weekend series at Kent State, capped by a 10-inning, 8-5 victory on Sunday. The Redhawks’ bullpen was pivotal in that win, with Carson Byers tossing four hitless, scoreless innings of relief to earn the win.

Byers, a key arm for Miami, will be a player to watch. His recent outings have been erratic, but his dominant performance Sunday highlights his capability. Kentucky will counter with its deep pitching staff, which boasts a team ERA of 3.82 against a rigorous SEC slate.

The teams are on different trajectories entering the heart of their conference schedules. Kentucky, with a top-10 RPI, is projected as a national seed contender. Miami sits in the middle of the Mid-American Conference standings.

According to Interstat, the Wildcats are heavy favorites with an 83.8% probability to win. Their game simulator projects a 7-5 Kentucky victory.

Following this contest, Kentucky opens a three-game SEC series against Missouri on Friday. Miami returns to MAC play Thursday, hosting Ball State for a three-game set.