
Junior Blake Reese turns a double play in a game earlier this season. (Photo: Tim Casey)
No. 2 Florida hosts No. 4 Arkansas for Key SEC Series
Thursday, March 22, 2018 | Baseball
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--The No. 2-ranked Gators are hosting an important series againstย No. 4 Arkansas this weekend, beginning Friday night at 6:30 p.m.ย
Both teams have proven to have explosive offenses in the early part of the season, rankingย
Both teams have proven to have explosive offenses in the early part of the season, rankingย
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 |ย Presented by Davis Chevrolet- Davis Chevrolet T Shirt Giveaway:ย All fans in the stadium will receive a T Shirt courtesy of Davis Chevrolet!
- Food Truck Fridays:ย Local food trucks Cilantro Tacos and Mayflower Cellars will be in attendance for all fans to enjoy
- Pepsi Family Night:ย 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
- "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!ย Chances to win prizes like GHF memberships, t shirts and much more!
- Seniors Night:ย Fans, 55 and older with valid I.D. receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating
- Military /First Responder Appreciation Night:ย Military members, veterans and first responders with valid I.D. receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.
- Family Sunday:ย All general admission tickets, 10 oz. sodas and small popcorn are available for just $1!
- Community National Anthem:ย 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:ย Immediately following the game, Gator players will be available to sign autographs in Autograph Alley.
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