Florida Hosts Three Games vs. Columbia

Florida is set to host Columbia for a three-game series this weekend at McKethan Stadium.

The series begins Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday's game will start at 4 p.m. and the finale is slated for 1 p.m. on Sunday. All three games will be broadcast online via SEC Network+.

PROMOTIONS

FRIDAY | 6:30 p.m.

Schedule Key Tag Giveaway – The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive schedule key tags courtesy of Fox Sports Sun.
Pepsi Family Night – Families can purchase 4 General Admission tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas for only $20.
Gator Booster Night – All Gator Booster members with a valid ID can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.

SATURDAY | 6:30 p.m.

Seniors Night – Fans 55 and older with valid ID can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.
Military/First Responder Appreciation Night – Military members, veterans, and first responders with valid ID can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.

SUNDAY | 1 p.m.

Family Sunday – All General Admission tickets are $1, and get popcorn and 12oz. sodas for $1 each as well!
Community National Anthem – 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 Bases – 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 Korner – All kids in attendance can enjoy tailgate games, poster making, and more!

SERIES HISTORY

Florida and Columbia have only met one time prior to this season. The Lions traveled to Gainesville in 2003 for a single game, which the Gators won 24-8 after scoring 10 runs in the eighth inning.

QUICK HITS

Despite a slow start offensively, Florida is off to a 7-2 start thanks to strong pitching and solid defense. In seven wins, the Gators have a 2.00 ERA and .981 fielding percentage. (5 E/7 GP).
> In two losses, UF has a 6.61 ERA and .958 fielding percentage (3 E/2 GP).
Alex Faedo was named the SEC Pitcher of the Week after shutting down Miami for the second year in a row, pitching a career-high 8.2 innings with 2 hits and 0 runs allowed (8 K, 1 BB).
Sophomore Deacon Liput has reached base safely in every game this season despite having a six-game hitting streak end on Tuesday against UCF.
Dalton Guthrie leads everyday players with a .333 average despite a current 0-for-7 streak.
Complete game notes are available here.

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