Western Kentucky Hilltoppers right handed pitcher Treyson Peters (19) pitches the ball during WKU’s game against the University of Kentucky at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Hallie Stafford)University of Kentucky’s right handed pitcher Tristan Hunter (49) pitches the ball during WKU’s game against the University of Kentucky at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Hallie Stafford)Hilltopper baseball fans watch in disbelief over WKU’s poor performance during the second inning of WKU’s game against University of Kentucky at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Wyatt Reading)University of Kentucky’s team watches a play during WKU’s game against the University of Kentucky at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Hallie Stafford)University of Kentucky’s catcher Ryan Schwartz (25) misses the catch during WKU’s game against the University of Kentucky at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (Hallie Stafford)Gavin Perry pitches against University of Kentucky during WKU’s baseball game at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Wyatt Reading)Hilltopper senior outfielder Ethan Lizama (13) makes contact with the ball during WKU’s game against University of Kentucky at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April. 29, 2025. (Wyatt Reading)University of Kentucky’s left handed pitcher Ethan Walker (46) pitches the ball during the game at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Hallie Stafford)University of Kentucky’s baseball team boards their bus after inclement weather delayed WKU’s game against UK at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Wyatt Reading)
Hallie Stafford is a photographer for the Herald. Stafford is in her second year on the hill and is majoring in film and photojournalism. Originally from Nicholasville, Kentucky, this is her second semester on the Herald staff.