Western Kentucky University players stand for the national anthem before WKU’s game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University pitcher Jude Favela (40) pitches during WKU’s game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Favela has earned a 1.57 WHIP rating on the season. (Jonah Savage)Belmont University infielder Dean Spoto (4) stands in the dugout during Western Kentucky University’s game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University outfielder Parker Coley (5) makes signals to his coaches during WKU’s game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Jonah Savage)A Western Kentucky University player runs past a dead ball during WKU’s game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. WKU would go on to win nine to eight. (Jonah Savage)A fan records a video as Big Red approaches behind her during Western Kentucky University’s game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. WKU would go on to win nine-to-eight, coming back from a four-to-one deficit. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University pitcher Gage Olsen (21) throws the ball during WKU’s game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. A junior with the program, Olsen transferred from Salt Lake Community College last April and has recorded a 6.08 ERA rating this season. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University outfielder Parker Coley (5) scoops the ball before passing it infield during WKU’s game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University third baseman JP Acosta (4) celebrates after hitting a double during WKU’s game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Acosta is batting a .257 average on the season. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University players clear the dugout and run onto the field to congratulate fielded players after a nine-to-eight nailbiter win against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Jonah Savage)
