with a game between the Louisville RiverBats and the Norfolk Tides. The RiverBats lost their home opener 8-5, but the excitement of the new ballpark was palpable. Twenty-five years later ...

Louisville on the other hand got handed their last defeat over a month ago by No. 8 Kentucky. With Virginia's momentum slipping, familiarity could be an advantage, having faced Louisville so recently.

Pat Kelsey played against Virginia sharpshooter Isaac McKneely twice during his first season at the University of Louisville. Now, McKneely will be playing for Kelsey and the Cardinals.