No. 10 Florida hosts No. 18 South Carolina in a pivotal SEC series at McKethan Stadium this weekend, beginning Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--The Florida baseball team will host No. 18 South Carolina this weekend in a pivotal Southeastern Conference series at McKethan Stadium.
The series opener is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. live on ESPNU. Game two on Friday night is 7 p.m. (SEC Network) and the finale will be Saturday at 12 p.m. on ESPN2.
PITCHING MATCHUPS
|
Thursday | 7:30 p.m. |
Friday | 7 p.m. |
Saturday | 12 p.m. |
| UF |
RHP Alex Faedo
(5-1, 2.84 ERA) |
RHP Brady Singer
(4-2, 1.68 ERA) |
RHP Jackson Kowar
(6-0, 3.51 ERA) |
| VU |
RHP Clark Schmidt
(4-1, 1.31 ERA) |
RHP Wil Crowe
(3-3, 3.49 ERA) |
RHP Adam Hill
(2-3, 2.14 ERA) |
SERIES HISTORY
South Carolina leads the all-time series over Florida 44-42, but the Gators lead 23-13 when playing in Gainesville. UF is 13-3 over its last 16 games against South Carolina. Head coach
Kevin O'Sullivan is 6-2-1 in nine regular-season series against the Gamecocks.
QUICK HITS
- Florida's offense exploded last week for 40 runs and 50 hits. Over the past 10 games, the Gators are hitting .284 compared to the season average of .254.
- Senior Ryan Larson continues to lead the team after another hot week. He hit .636 (7-for-11) in three games at Vanderbilt and had a 5-for-5 night in the series opener in Nashville.
- Although sophomore Deacon Liput is hitting just .238 on the year, he's posted a solid .333 average in conference play, third-best on the team.
Garrett Milchin has six scoreless outings in a row, lowering his season ERA to 0.89.
- COMPLETE GAME NOTES
PROMOTIONS
Thursday (7:30 p.m. | ESPNU)
- City of Gainesville Appreciation Night - Gainesville residents with valid ID (i.e. driver's license) can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.
- City of Ocala Appreciation Night - Ocala residents with valid ID (i.e. driver's license) can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.
- Grand Slam Promotion - Students can compete in the #GatorGrandSlam contest by sharing a picture of themselves at a game on Twitter or Instagram.
- Rowdy Reptiles Check-In - UF students can check-in to earn points towards great prizes!
- Rowdy Reptiles Prize Pickup - UF students can pickup the prizes they've earned all year!
Friday (7 p.m. | SEC Network) - Presented by Florida Dairy Farmers
- Albert Bobblewaist Giveaway - The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive Albert Bobblewaist figures!
- Food Truck Fridays - Local food trucks will be setup along the 3rd base concourse for fans to enjoy great local foods.
- Friday Night Fireworks - Following the game there will be a fireworks show!
- 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.
- Grand Slam Promotion - Students can compete in the #GatorGrandSlam contest by sharing a picture of themselves at a game on Twitter or Instagram.
- Mini Mascots Clinic - Kids Club members and their families receive free admission and can participate in a special pre-game Mini Mascots clinic with Albert and Alberta, including an on-field performance!
Saturday (12 p.m. | ESPN2) - Presented by WCA
- Green Game
- 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.
