Florida Gators

Florida hits the road this weekend to open its Southeastern Conference schedule with a three-game series at Auburn. Friday night's series opener is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will air live on SEC Network+.

Friday | 7 p.m. ET | SEC Network+

RHP Alex Faedo (3-0, 1.37 ERA) vs. RHP Keegan Thompson (3-0, 0.64 ERA)

Saturday | 3 p.m. ET | SEC Network+

RHP Brady Singer (2-0, 1.50 ERA) vs. RHP Casey Mize (2-0, 0.40 ERA) 

Sunday | 2 p.m. ET | SEC Network+

RHP Jackson Kowar (3-0, 2.19 ERA) vs. RHP Davis Daniel (1-0, 4.50 ERA)

SERIES HISTORY

Auburn holds the series edge over Florida 126-114-2 in 242 all-time meetings. Under head coach Kevin O'Sullivan the Gators are 12-5 against the Tigers.

QUICK HITS

• Florida's winning formula has been pitching and defense. In 13 wins, the Gators have a 1.62 earned run average and .986 fielding percentage. In 5 losses, Florida's ERA is 4.08.
• The Gators hit six home runs last weekend, more than they had in any three-game series since hitting seven against South Carolina in 2015. Ryan Larson went 127 games between hitting home runs before ending the streak with two in the finale against the Pirates.
• Nine of UF's first 18 games have been decided by two runs or less; Florida is 6-3 in those games including a 1-0 win over No. 3 Florida State on Tuesday night in Gainesville.
• When the Gators hold opponents to two runs or less they have a perfect 8-0 mark.
• Junior Alex Faedo improved his scoreless streak to 21.2 innings with six shutout innings against Seton Hall last Friday in a win. He is now 22-4 in his career.
• Complete Game Notes are located HERE.