Rebels Invade Gainesville for Weekend Series

GAINESVILLE, Fla.--The Florida baseball team continues its home stand with a three-game series this weekend against the Ole Miss Rebels.

The series opener is Friday at 6:30 p.m. All three games this weekend will stream live on SEC Network+ via the WatchESPN app. Sunday's finale will air live on SEC Network at 2 p.m.

PITCHING MATCHUPS

	Friday \| 6:30 p.m. (SEC+)	Saturday \| 6:30 p.m. (SEC+)	Sunday \| 2 p.m. (SEC Network)
UF	RHP Alex Faedo (6-1, 2.62 ERA)	RHP Brady Singer (5-3, 2.09 ERA)	RHP Jackson Kowar (7-0, 3.90 ERA)
OM	RHP James McArthur (3-3, 3.08 ERA)	LHP Ryan Rolison (6-2, 1.84 ERA)	LHP David Parkinson (5-2, 3.34 ERA)

SERIES HISTORY

Florida leads the all-time series over Ole Miss by just two games, 49-47. In 42 meetings in Gainesville, UF holds a 28-14 advantage. Under head coach Kevin O'Sullivan, the Gators have a 3-4 record in seven regular-season series (11-10 overall record).

QUICK HITS

Florida's bullpen has come together nicely, posting a 2.10 earned run average over the last 20 games in 68.2 total innings. In the first 25 games, the bullpen had a 4.81 ERA.
Junior Christian Hicks has already had three home runs on the week, hitting one against FAMU on Tuesday and having a two homer game against Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Over the last 25 games, junior JJ Schwarz is hitting .314 (27-for-86) with 4 home runs and 26 RBI. Over the first 20 games, he hit just .200 with two homers and 9 RBI.
Sophomore michael byrne (2.01 ERA) has 11 saves on the year, second-most in the SEC and two shy of the school record (13 - three times, last in 2016 by Shaun Anderson).
COMPLETE GAME NOTES

PROMOTIONS

Florida Farm Bureau Ticket Promotion - Florida Farm Bureau employees will receive vouchers for one free GA ticket to any of the three games in the Ole Miss series. Good for one game only.

FRIDAY | 6:30 p.m. | Presented by Gainesville Sun

Trading Card Giveaway - The first 500 fans can receive the 2nd set of 2017 Florida Baseball trading cards!
Food Truck Fridays - Local food trucks will be setup along the 3rd base concourse for fans to enjoy great local foods.
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 | 6:30 p.m. | Presented by Gainesville Ice

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 | 2 p.m. | Presented by Florida Credit Union

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.

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