Michael Byrne, former Florida Gator pitcher, joined the Steve Russell on Sportscene Show recently to reflect on his time at Florida and discuss his experience with the Cincinnati Reds organization thus far. Byrne’s career as a Gator In 2016, Byrne joined Florida’s baseball program. His role was limited as a …
Read More »Gators Bullpen Ace Michael Byrne Signs Major League Contract
In so many close games, the Florida Gators needed somebody to shut the door. That role for the past two seasons fell on the shoulders of Michael Byrne. Thanks to Byrne, Florida came out on top in many of those contests. However, UF will have to find a new hurler to …
Read More »From the Gators to the Reds: Jonathan India Signs with Cincinnati
Just under a couple of weeks ago, Jonathan India was playing in the College World Series for the Florida Gators. Although one chapter closed that night as the Gators lost 5-2 against Arkansas, another chapter began for India 11 days later. This past Tuesday, the former third baseman received a …
Read More »College World Series: Florida Exacts Revenge, Eliminates Texas Tech
The Florida Gators (49-20) exacted revenge with a 9-6 win against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (45-20) Thursday night. After seeing his pitch count run up early, Florida starter Jack Leftwich settled down and quieted the Red Raiders offense to lead the Gators to victory. Florida has now won seven …
Read More »Preview: Florida, Texas Tech Square Off in Elimination Game Rematch
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 »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 »Texas Tech Takes Down Gator Baseball In Its CWS Opener
Sloppy defense and a lack of timely hitting proved to be the downfall of the Florida Gator baseball team in their opening game of the College World Series against Texas Tech. The Gators fell to the Red Raiders 6-3 in their 2018 CWS debut in Omaha. Texas Tech now has …
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 »Field Set for 2018 College World Series
After a thrilling round of Super Regionals that saw the most winner-take-all Game 3s since the round debuted in 1999, the eight team field in Omaha is set for the 2018 College World Series. The 2018 Omaha Eight#CWS pic.twitter.com/ZRmW7PQxBG — NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 12, 2018 SEC Leads the Way …
Read More »Langworthy Walk-Off Home Run Propels Florida to Fourth Straight College World Series Appearance
The Florida Gators (47-19) are off to Omaha for the fourth consecutive season following a 3-2 extra innings victory over the Auburn Tigers (43-23) Monday night. Austin Langworthy hit a walk-off home run in the eleventh inning that bounced off the glove of Auburn right fielder Steven Williams to send …
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