The Florida baseball team will open Southeastern Conference play with a three-game series in Columbia against South Carolina.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--The No. 2-ranked Gators are hosting an important series against No. 4 Arkansas this weekend, beginning Friday night at 6:30 p.m.Â
Both teams have proven to have explosive offenses in the early part of the season, rankingÂ
PITCHING MATCHUPS
|
Friday | 6:30 p.m. (SEC Network+) |
Saturday | 12 p.m. (ESPN2) |
Sunday | 12 p.m. (SEC Network) |
| UF |
RHP Brady Singer (5-0, 1.97 ERA) |
RHP Jackson Kowar (3-1, 3.16 ERA) |
RHP Tyler Dyson (4-1, 1.48 ERA) |
| ARK |
RHP Blaine Knight (3-0, 1.30 ERA) |
RHP Isaiah Campbell (2-2, 1.73 ERA) |
TBA |
SERIES HISTORY
Florida leads the overall series against Arkansas 30-29. In Gainesville, the Gators hold a 16-11 edge over the Razorbacks.
QUICK HITS
- Florida and Arkansas enter the weekend ranked 2 and 4 in the USA Today Coaches' poll, respectively. The last Top 5 matchup at McKethan Stadium was April 1-3, 2016 when No. 1 Texas A&M visited to face the No. 3 Gators. UF swept the series against the Aggies.
- Junior Jonathan India is currently on a career-best eight-game hitting streak. In those eight games he is 15-27 (.556) and with 4 HR, 8 RBI and 8 runs scored.
- Junior Michael Byrne recorded a pair of saves at South Carolina, bringing his season total to five saves. He has 24 saves in his career, one shy of the school record (25 - John Pricher, 1988-92).
- Florida hit 7 home runs last weekend at South Carolina. The last time UF hit 7 home runs in a weekend series coincidentally also came against USC in 2015.
- COMPLETE GAME NOTES
WEEKEND PROMOTIONS
March 23, 2018 @ 6:30 PM Baseball vs. Arkansas |Â
Presented by Davis Chevrolet
- Davis Chevrolet T Shirt Giveaway:Â All fans in the stadium will receive a T Shirt courtesy of Davis Chevrolet!
- Food Truck Fridays:Â Local food trucks Cilantro Tacos and Mayflower Cellars will be in attendance for all fans to enjoy
- Pepsi Family Night:Â Families can purchase 4 GA tickets, 4 hotdogs and 4 sodas for only $24.
- Gator Booster Night: All Gator Booster members with valid ID receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating
March 24, 2018 @ 12 PM Baseball vs. Arkansas |Â
Presented by Florida Farm Bureau and Gainesville Health and Fitness
- "GAINS" Day at The Mac: The first 200 students receive "Welcome to "GAINS" Ville" tank tops
- Gainesville Health and Fitness: All fans can participate in an AirDyne Assault Bike Challenge! Chances to win prizes like GHF memberships, t shirts and much more!
- Seniors Night:Â Fans, 55 and older with valid I.D. receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating
- Military /First Responder Appreciation Night:Â Military members, veterans and first responders with valid I.D. receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.
March 25, 2018 @ 12 PM Baseball vs. Arkansas |Â
Presented by Campus USA
- Family Sunday:Â All general admission tickets, 10 oz. sodas and small popcorn are available for just $1!
- Community National Anthem:Â 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:Â Immediately following the game, Gator players will be available to sign autographs in Autograph Alley.
