The Florida baseball team hosts Tennessee this weekend for a three-game series at McKethan Stadium. Friday night's game starts at 5 p.m. and will stream live on SEC Network+. Saturday (6 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.) will air on SEC Network.
The Florida baseball team hosts Tennessee this weekend for a three-game series at McKethan Stadium.
Friday night's game starts at 5 p.m. and will stream live on SEC Network+. Saturday (6 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.) will air on SEC Network.
Since getting swept at Auburn to open conference play, the Gators are 7-1 with six wins over top-25 opponents (2-1 vs. No. 4 LSU, 1-0 vs. No. 10 Florida State, 3-0 at No. 23 Missouri).
PITCHING MATCHUPS
|
Friday | 5 p.m. |
Saturday | 6 p.m. |
Sunday | 1 p.m. |
| UT |
RHP Hunter Martin
(4-2, 3.10 ERA) |
RHP Garrett Stallings
(2-0, 3.03 ERA) |
TBA |
| UF |
RHP Alex Faedo
(4-1, 2.39 ERA) |
RHP Brady Singer
(3-1, 1.58 ERA) |
RHP Jackson Kowar
(3-0, 2.48 ERA) |
PARKING
With lots of activity going on Friday, extra options will be available for parking.
Flavet Field will be available for fans to park starting at 2:30 p.m.
FREE parking shuttles will start at 3:30 p.m. from the large
Commuter parking lot on Gale Lemerand Drive. It will make two stops: (1) By Gate 2 of the O'Connell Center on Stadium Rd. for the Orange & Blue game and (2) in front of the Lemerand Athletic Center on Stadium Rd. by the right field entrance gate to baseball. The shuttle will run continuously until 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event that ends last.
The
O'Connell Center parking garage will be available for fans to park on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 3:30 p.m. until full. Fans must enter off the SW 2nd Avenue entrance only into the O'Connell Center parking lot to get into the parking garage.
SERIES HISTORY
Florida leads the all-time series against Tennessee 149-82, including an 81-37 record in Gainesville.Head coach
Kevin O'Sullivan is 19-8 against the Vols.
QUICK HITS
- Last week, Florida posted an incredible 1.00 earned run average in four games, allowing just four earned runs in 36 innings. The staff limited opposing hitters to a .177 average on the week.
- Sophomore Michael Byrne has settled into a relief role and was lights out last week, earning a save in all three of his appearances with one hit allowed in 6.2 innings with six strikeouts.
- The middle of the Florida lineup (Schwarz-Maldonado-Rivera-Hicks) combined to hit .368 (21-of-57) over the past week with nine RBI, three home runs and a .579 slugging pct.
- COMPLETE GAME NOTES
PROMOTIONS
FRIDAY, Presented by Sunniland
- Food Truck Fridays: Local food trucks Cilantro Tacos and Monsta Lobsta will be along the 3rd base concourse for fans to enjoy throughout the game.
- 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.
SATURDAY, Presented by Campus USA
- Trading Card Giveaway: The first 500 fans will receive set 1 of 2 of 2017 Florida Baseball trading cards! The 2nd set will be given away on May 5th vs. Ole Miss.
- Campus USA T Shirt Giveaway: The first 250 fans receive T shirts courtesy of Campus USA
- 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 via the Rowdy Reptiles app to earn points towards great prizes!
- 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.
- Kids Korner: All kids in attendance can enjoy tailgate games, wiffle ball and more on the concourse behind home plate!
SUNDAY, Presented by UF Health
- Saluting Those Who Serve: Join us as we recognize our active military, veterans, and first responders! Military, veterans, first responders with valid ID receive FREE general admission seating.
- Digital Camo T-shirt Giveaway: The first 150 fans will receive a Florida Baseball digital camo shirt!
- 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.
- 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, wiffle ball and more on the concourse behind home plate!
