Jan. 30, 2009

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the third consecutive year, the Kentucky baseball program will hold its annual Heart of the Order Luncheon to kick off preseason festivities, scheduled for Feb. 16 at the Lexington Downtown Hotel and Conference Center.

The Heart of the Order Luncheon is an opportunity for fans to meet and greet the UK staff, including head coach Gary Henderson. In addition to the lunch, fans will be treated to a sneak peek at the 2009 Wildcats, with a breakdown from the coaching staff. Also included will be a recap of the 2008 season that saw UK win a school-record 44 games, make an appearance in the NCAA Regional Championship game and rewrite the UK record books. In addition, fans will be treated to a rundown of former Wildcats currently playing professional baseball.

The cost for the luncheon is $30 per person and fans can RSVP with Jeremy Sheetinger in the UK baseball offices by Feb. 11, at 859.257.6495 or Jeremy.sheetinger@uky.edu.