Watch Curt Bloom Call Cincinnati vs UAB Baseball on ESPN+ This Thursday

Curt Bloom will be at the microphone for Thursday's NCAA Division I baseball matchup between Cincinnati and UAB, with the game streaming live on ESPN+. The contest begins at 2 p.m. local time at Young Memorial Field in Birmingham, Alabama, offering fans across America and the UK an opportunity to catch the action via the popular streaming platform.

ESPN+ continues to be a cornerstone of college sports broadcasting, providing comprehensive coverage of NCAA Division I baseball throughout the season. For viewers in the United Kingdom tuning in at 20:00 GMT, the platform offers a seamless way to follow this Power 4 matchup without geographical restrictions. The streaming service has become essential for international audiences seeking access to American collegiate athletics.

Cincinnati arrives in Birmingham with momentum on their side, boasting a 3-1 record and coming off an impressive upset victory over No. 9 Auburn on Tuesday night. The Bearcats, managed by third-year head coach Jordan Bischel, also claimed a series win at Jacksonville State over the weekend. Cincinnati was selected eighth in the Big 12 preseason poll, and both catcher Jack Natili and starting pitcher Nathan Taylor earned selections to the Big 12 Preseason Team. Taylor will take the mound for the Bearcats with a 2.70 ERA, looking to improve on his 0-0 record.[1]

UAB, currently sitting at 2-2, will counter with junior right-hander Mason Steele, who carries a 3.60 ERA into his first start of the season. The Blazers have home-field advantage at Young Memorial Field, where they maintain an impressive 23-7 series record against Cincinnati. Head coach Casey Dunn recently notched his 100th win at UAB on Tuesday night against North Carolina, adding confidence heading into this series. This weekend marks the first time UAB has hosted a Power 4 team in a series since Notre Dame visited in 2023.[1]

The historical series heavily favours the Blazers overall, with UAB leading 38-20. However, the last meeting between these programmes occurred over two decades ago in 2005, when the schools were Conference USA rivals. Cincinnati's Enzo Infelise, Derrick Pitts, and Quinton Coats each lead the Bearcats with five hits this season, providing a balanced offensive threat for Curt Bloom to analyse during Thursday's broadcast.[1]

Fans interested in the complete series should note that Saturday's game begins at 1 p.m. local time, with Chase Ingram (0-0, 0.00 ERA) starting for UAB against Cincinnati's Adam Brouwer (0-1, 3.00 ERA). All games will stream on ESPN+, ensuring continuous coverage throughout the weekend series at Young Memorial Field.

Article generated: 19 February 2026, 19:47 GMT