Rivalry Week: Gators vs. Canes
Thursday, February 23, 2017 | Baseball
After a rainout on Wednesday night, the Florida baseball team is anxious to return to the diamond and they'll do so against in-state rival Miami this weekend.
The No. 17-ranked Hurricanes travel to Gainesville for a three-game series that kicks off on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday's game will also start at 6:30 p.m. and the finale is slated for 1 p.m. on Sunday. All three games will be broadcast online via SEC Network+.Β
There will also be a shuttle available from the Commuter Lot on Gale Lemerand Drive that will drop fans off at McKethan Stadium.
The No. 17-ranked Hurricanes travel to Gainesville for a three-game series that kicks off on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday's game will also start at 6:30 p.m. and the finale is slated for 1 p.m. on Sunday. All three games will be broadcast online via SEC Network+.Β
PROMOTIONS
FRIDAY | 6:30 p.m.Β Presented by American Campus Communities- Jersey Shaped Rally Towel GiveawayΒ - The first 500 fans in attendance will receive Florida baseball jersey shaped rally towels!
- Food Truck FridaysΒ - Local food trucks will be set up along the 3rdΒ base concourse for fans to enjoy great local foods!
- Gator Baseball Host
- Pepsi Family NightΒ - Families can purchase 4 General Admission tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas for only $20.
- Gator Booster NightΒ - All Gator Booster members with a valid ID can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.
- American Campus Communities Shirt GiveawayΒ - The first 500 students in attendance will receive Florida baseball raglan style t-shirts!
- Rowdy Reptiles Check-InΒ - UF students can check-in to earn points towards great prizes!
- Family SundayΒ - All General Admission tickets are $1, and get popcorn and 12oz. sodas for $1 each as well!
- Community National AnthemΒ - Prior to the game, all kids 12 and under can run onto the field and line the field with the Gator players during the National Anthem.
- Allison Ables Real Estate Circle the BasesΒ - All kids 12 and under will be permitted to circle the bases with Albert immediately following the game, presented by Allison Ables Real Estate.
- Kids KornerΒ - All kids in attendance can enjoy tailgate games, poster making, and more!
SHUTTLE INFORMATION
The UF campus will be busy on Friday night, as both the baseball team and gymnastics team have home events scheduled. The O'Connell Center parking lot and garage are available on a first come, first served basis until full. Fans must enter off SW 2nd Avenue.There will also be a shuttle available from the Commuter Lot on Gale Lemerand Drive that will drop fans off at McKethan Stadium.
SERIES HISTORY
Miami leads the all-time series 128-117-1, however, Florida leads 71-47-1 in Gainesville. UF has won the past two regular-season series (2-1 both times) and also won two games over the Canes in Omaha in 2015. Over the past 10 meetings, the Gators are 7-3 against the Canes.QUICK HITS
- Junior Dalton Guthrie has opened the season with a four-game hitting streak, recording multiple hits in three of the Gators four games. He's 7-for-16 (.438) overall with 6 runs scored.
- After going 0-for-3 in the opener, freshman Austin Langworthy has a three-game hitting streak (5-for-9, .555) with a home run, double and one stolen base.
- On the mound, a trio of sophomores stole the spotlight. Michael Byrne, Jackson Kowar and Brady Singer combined for 20.2 innings with 2 ER allowed and 28 strikeouts. Byrne started Tuesday night and dominated, striking out 8 with no runs allowed in 7 innings.
- Complete game notes are available here.
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