Florida returns home to McKethan Stadium for the first time in over a week, hosting No. 4 LSU for three games in the Southeastern Conference home opener for the Gators. All three games will air on TV.
Florida returns home to McKethan Stadium for the first time in over a week, hosting No. 4 LSU for three games in the Southeastern Conference home opener for the Gators. All three games will air on TV.
Friday night's matchup features two of the top juniors in the nation -- Florida's
Alex Faedo (3-1, 2.93 ERA) vs. LSU's Alex Lange (3-1, 5.04 ERA). On Saturday, Gators sophomore
Brady Singer (2-0, 1.50 ERA) will match up against one of the top pitcher's in the nation this season, Tigers' leftie Jared Poche (5-0, 0.25 ERA).
Sunday's series finale will pit UF sophomore right-hander
Jackson Kowar (3-0, 2.19 ERA) against LSU freshman Eric Walker (3-0, 2.67 ERA).
SERIES HISTORY
LSU leads the all-time series 60-45-1, however Florida leads 24-17 against the Tigers in Gainesville. Last year, LSU won the series 2-1 in Baton Rouge and the teams split a pair of games in the SEC Tournament in Hoover.
QUICK HITS
- Florida has been a different team at home this season, posting a 13-2 record at McKethan Stadium. The Gators have a 1.75 ERA and .988 fielding pct on their home turf.
- Sophomore Jonathan India has paced the offense over the last five games, hitting .368 (7-for-19) with a homer and three RBI. He also has two doubles and two stolen bases.
- India has four multi-hit games in the last seven outings (.357 overall, 10-for-28)
- Sophomore Brady Singer had the best outing among the rotation last weekend, pitching 7.0 innings with five hits and two runs allowed in a 2-1 loss at Auburn.
- Full game notes available here.
PARKING AND SHUTTLES
Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the
O'Connell Center Parking Lot and Garage. In addition, shuttles will be running from the
Commuter Lot, located on Gale Lemerand Drive.
PROMOTIONS
Friday, 7 p.m. | SEC Network | Presented by Cabana Beach | TICKETS
- Fish Eye Lens Giveaway: The first 250 fans will receive a mobile phone fish eye lens attachment!
- Food Truck Fridays: Local food trucks Soup To Nuts and Monsta Lobsta will be set up for fans to enjoy great local foods!
- Rowdy Reptiles Check-In: UF students can check-in via the Rowdy Reptiles App to earn points towards great prizes1
- Cabana Beach Student Tailgate: The first 50 students can enjoy free pulled pork, fries and a drink, and get their choice of coozies, t-shirts, and sunglasses!
- Quality Plumbing Giveaway: Quality Plumbing will be on side giving away hand fans to those in attendance
- Grand Slam Promotion: Students can compete in the #GatorGrandSlam contest by sharing a picture of themselves at a game on Twitter or Instagram.
- Mascot Race: Fans can enjoy a mascot race held each conference Friday night game, featuring Albert and various mascots from other partners.
- 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, 3 p.m. | ESPN2 | Presented by Florida Farm Bureau | TICKETS
- Albert Shirsey Giveaway: The first 500 fans in attendance will receive an Albert jersey t-shirt "shirsey".
- Grand Slam Promotion: Students can compete in the #GatorGrandSlam contest by sharing a picture of themselves at a game on Twitter or Instagram.
- 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.
- Felipe's Taqueria Giveaway: Felipe's will be on site giving away churros and restaurant coupons to those in attendance.
- Parks of Gainesville Giveaway: Parks of Gainesville will be on site to and deliver clear bags to the first 400 fans in attendance.
Sunday, 1 p.m. | SEC Network | Presented by Pepsi | TICKETS
- 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.
- Autograph Alley: Immediately following the game, Gator players will be available to sign autographs in Autograph Alley along the 3rd base concourse!
- Grand Slam Promotion: Students can compete in the #GatorGrandSlam contest by sharing a picture of themselves at a game on Twitter or Instagram.
- Kids Korner: All kids in attendance can enjoy tailgate games, inflatables, poster making, and more!
- Pepsi Sampling: Pepsi will be on site handing out product samples to fans
