The Florida Gator baseball team took down Missouri 4-3 on the road in the opening game of this SEC series Friday night. Another strong start from junior Alex Faedo, who is now 5-1 on the season, led the Gators and Michael Byrne picked up his second save in a row. …
Read More »Gator Baseball Preview: On The Road To Mizzou
Florida Baseball is on their way to Columbia this weekend for an in-conference series with the No.23 Missouri Tigers. Both in the East, the Tigers (21-4) are third in the division and the Gators (17-9) sit at fifth. Florida leads the all-time series against Missouri 14-4. Taming the Tigers Mizzou is scoring …
Read More »Gators Own Rivalry, Beat Seminoles Again On The Baseball Diamond
In the second meeting between Florida and Florida State in the Sunshine State Showdown, the Florida baseball team comes out victorious again over in state rival Florida State. Matching up in the neutral site of Jacksonville, the Gators won 4-1. Mike Rivera’s three-run homer paired with dominance from the mound led …
Read More »Gator Baseball Swept by Auburn, Drops Series Finale 6-5
The Gator baseball team did not start it’s SEC portion of the schedule the way it wanted to, getting swept by Auburn in their first conference series of the season. The sweep was clinched by a 6-5 Auburn win in the series finale thanks to a walk-off bunt from Tigers …
Read More »UCF Baseball 7-0, Head into Showdown against Florida
For any athletic team, a new season spells new teammates. A new season means a different lineup. For the UCF baseball team, a new season also means a new coach. Under new head coach Greg Lovelady, the team is 7-0 record in their second full week of game play; the Knights …
Read More »Gator Baseball Looks Strong In 8-1 victory
The early-season jitters appeared to be shaken off by the second ranked Gator baseball team Saturday afternoon as they ran away with an 8-1 victory over William and Mary. Sophomore right handed pitcher Brady Singer started the game off by giving the Gators the momentum they were looking for after their 5-4 victory from the night before. Singer struck out …
Read More »No. 2 Gator Baseball Opens Season With 5-4 Comeback Win over William and Mary
It wasn’t easy for the second-ranked team in the country, but the Gator baseball team used a two-run bottom of the seventh inning to come from behind and defeat the William and Mary Tribe 5-4 on opening night at McKethan Stadium. Sophomore pitcher Michael Byrne earned the win for the …
Read More »FEATURE: Florida Baseball and Softball Team Up with UF Army ROTC
On Nov.30, both the Gator baseball and softball teams tested their strengths and wits in a Field Leadership Reaction Course. The event is run by the University of Florida Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. The purpose of the training is to evaluate the physical and mental will of the players, see how they react to …
Read More »Buchholz Baseball Player Hunter Ruth Signs With Florida
On Monday, the Buchholz senior pitcher signed a national letter of intent with the University of Florida. Hunter Ruth, a Gainesville native, grew up playing baseball all throughout Alachua County and surrounding areas. As an Under Armour All-American with a fastball that’s been clocked at 95 miles per hour, Ruth had …
Read More »Pitcher Jackson Kowar Looks Ahead to 2017 Florida Baseball
A year under his belt and regained health is what sophomore Jackson Kowar is bringing to the field this year for the Florida Baseball team. The Gators are back with a second week of practice, and head coach Kevin O’Sullivan is getting the younger players comfortable. Right-handed pitcher Jackson Kowar is using …
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