When it comes to selecting a walk-up song, most baseball players like to pick something to get them going. Whether it’s rap, country, rock, or a different genre, they tend to be upbeat songs with lots of energy. However, if you attend an Oak Hall baseball game, you might be …
Read More »Gainesville native Andrew Miller retires
After 16 seasons in the Major League, veteran relief pitcher and Gainesville native Andrew Miller is retiring. Miller talked with Steve Russell of WRUF to reflect on his career and thank those supporting him along the way. After 16 seasons in the majors, Andrew Miller has announced his retirement. pic.twitter.com/D9ZWs5AoYN …
Read More »Baseball Loses Series Finale Against LSU
Two innings of a nine-inning game played pivotal for the Gator baseball team (17-7, 3-3 SEC) in its rubber match against the LSU Tigers (17-7, 3-3 SEC) Sunday. Through three innings, pitching was solid by both teams and a possible pitching duel was on deck. But two home runs in …
Read More »Gators Baseball Dismantled by LSU; Series Even
The Florida Gator baseball team (17-6, 3-2) fell to the LSU Tigers (16-7, 2-3) on Saturday at home, losing 16-4. They got behind early and could not get back into the game. They head into Sunday’s game looking for a win to take the series over the Tigers. Back at …
Read More »Santa Fe routs Lake-Sumter in 11-1 win
The Santa Fe Saints tallied a season-high 20 hits in today’s game, winning 11-1 in only six innings. This is Santa Fe’s third game in a row scoring nine or more runs. Hitting Dominance On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, the Saints started off on fire with RBI singles by both …
Read More »Gator Baseball Cruises Past LSU in SEC Home Opener
The Florida Gator baseball team beats number 21 LSU 7-2 on Friday night in Gainesville in the SEC home opener for the Gators. Defense Hunter Barco took the mound Friday night in glorious fashion, eliciting cheers from the 6,226 fans in attendance. Over the course of the game, Barco recorded …
Read More »Gators Host LSU in Weekend Series
The No. 21 LSU Tigers come to Gainesville this weekend, setting course for an electric SEC series. Start Strong, Finish Stronger Florida has made a case all season that they are serious contenders. The team sits at third in the nation in home runs with 43 so far, and with …
Read More »Gainesville Native and Former Bobcat Andrew Miller Announces Retirement
After 16 seasons in the majors, Gainesville native and former Buchholz pitcher Andrew Miller announces retirement. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch received the following text from Miller: “The list of people who took me aside, put their arm around me, made me laugh when I needed to, or …
Read More »Columbia Tigers Hope to Extend Win Streak vs Bishop Kenny
The Columbia Tigers suffered a tight 7-5 loss in their season opener to Sandalwood (Jacksonville). Since then, they have been red hot winning eight games on the fly. Hot Streak They boast an undefeated 4-0 record at home which they hope to extend Thursday night against the Bishop Kenny Crusaders …
Read More »MLB and MLBPA Agree to New Rules
Major League Baseball and the MLBPA have agreed to a handful of rule changes for the 2022 season. Among them are an expanded roster for the month of April and the automatic runner on second base in extra innings. The rule changes are still pending owner approval, and MLB owners …
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