The Florida Gators will attempt to redeem their College World Series opening game loss against Texas Tech when they face the Red Raiders for a second time Thursday night. However, this time it’s win or go home. Florida is looking to extend their streak of six straight wins in elimination …
Read More »MLB Action: Marlins, Rays Come Up Short on the Road
On Wednesday, the Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays wrapped up three-game road series each before having an off-day on Thursday. While the Marlins were on the West Coast to face the San Francisco Giants, the Rays played the Houston Astros in Texas. The two teams came up short against …
Read More »Tampa Bay Takes on Houston in Rubber Match
After a 2-1 win yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays will be looking to win the rubber match of the series against the Houston Astros. Tampa Bay 2-1 Houston Blake Snell and Justin Verlander showcased a real pitching duel last night. A pitching duel that was carried by the bullpen pitchers …
Read More »Kowar’s Career Day Leads Florida to Victory over Texas
The Florida Gators (48-20) staved off elimination Tuesday evening with a 6-1 win over the Texas Longhorns (42-23). Junior Jackson Kowar recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts over 6.2 innings of work en route to his 10th victory of the season. Early Florida Opportunities Florida’s offense came out of the gates …
Read More »Two Gainesville Baseball Players Invited to Breakthrough Series
A pair of local high school baseball players officially have their chance to break out. Earlier this week, Gainesville’s Asher Akridge and Newberry’s Darmarquez Covey were invited to attend the 2018 Breakthrough Series in Bradenton fron June 25-27. The event — a joint-effort from USA Baseball and MLB — is …
Read More »A Florida Baseball Father’s Support Never Stops
Sunday, June 17 marked Father’s Day this year and for the Florida baseball team, it didn’t go quite as planned. The Gators lost to Texas Tech in their opening game of the College World Series and their backs are officially against the wall. At a time like this, support can …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Blow Four-Run Lead in Houston
The Tampa Bay Rays added another game to the loss column last night, falling 5-4 to the Houston Astros. It looked like a win was within reach. Then, the Astros got into a groove that the Rays couldn’t figure out how to stop. Tampa Struggles The Rays came out hot. …
Read More »CWS Preview: Florida Faces Texas with Season on the Line
The Florida Gators (47-20) find themselves in a position they’re rarely in heading into Tuesday’s elimination game against Texas (42-22): the team needs to bounce back following a Brady Singer loss. Over the past two seasons, he’s lost only seven games. Florida has a long road ahead of them if …
Read More »CWS Preview: Florida’s Road to Repeat Begins Against Texas Tech
The Florida Gators (47-19) open College World Series play Sunday evening against Texas Tech (44-18). The Gators are making their fourth straight appearance in Omaha under the leadership of head coach Kevin O’Sullivan. They’re just the fifth team to do so since the tournament field expanded to 64 teams in …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins Defending the State
Tonight both Florida teams are in action: Tampa Bay faces Toronto, while Miami takes on San Francisco. Miami – The Marlins are in a 4 game series against the San Francisco Giants. They defeated the Giants last night 7 to 5 to start out the series. The Giants had a …
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