MURRAY, KY — Following a historic 2025 College World Series run, the Murray State Racers baseball program has announced it will play its entire upcoming season on the diamond of nearby Calloway County High School. The move, celebrated by the team as a 'return to our roots,' is expected to save millions in travel expenses and eliminate the need for pesky, professional-grade facilities.

“Honestly, after the CWS, we realized what really matters isn’t the stadium, it’s the heart,” stated Head Coach Kevin 'Skip' Jenkins, adjusting a slightly too-small baseball cap. “And also, the concession stand at Calloway County High has those little pizza bagels. You can’t get that at Charles Schwab Field.” Jenkins added that the team is also considering replacing the traditional post-game press conference with a group huddle around a Gatorade cooler.

University officials lauded the decision, noting that the high school field’s smaller capacity would create a 'more intimate fan experience' and significantly reduce the university’s carbon footprint, primarily by eliminating bus trips longer than 15 minutes. “It’s a win-win,” explained Dr. Eleanor Vance, Murray State’s Athletic Director. “We save money, the players get to relive their glory days, and we’re pretty sure the Calloway County grounds crew will still prepare the field better than some of our rivals.”

Sources close to the team suggest the players are secretly thrilled about the return to simpler times, particularly the opportunity to play without the pressure of jumbotrons or the expectation of wearing matching socks.