The Gators have another important SEC series on tap this weekend with No. 22 Auburn beginning Thursday night at 7 p.m.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--The Gators have another important SEC series on tap this weekend with No. 22 Auburn beginning Thursday night at 7 p.m.
This weekend will be a premiere pitching showcase for MLB scouts, as three of the nation's top prospects will be on the mound. On Thursday, Florida's
Brady Singer and Auburn's Casey Mize will face off. The Gators'
Jackson Kowar will start Friday night. All three pitchers are rated among theÂ
Top 10 prospects by MLB.com.
PITCHING MATCHUPS
|
Thursday | 7 pm (ESPNU) |
Friday | 6:30 pm (SEC Network+) |
Saturday | 2 pm (SEC Network+) |
| UF |
RHP Brady Singer (8-1, 2.77 ERA) |
RHP Jackson Kowar (7-1, 2.40 ERA) |
RHP Jack Leftwich (3-1, 3.40 ERA) |
| Â AU |
RHP Casey Mize (8-1, 2.25 ERA) |
RHP Tanner Burns (3-4, 2.29 ERA) |
TBA |
SERIES HISTORY
Auburn swept Florida last year in Auburn, but the Gators beat the Tigers in the SEC Tournament. Three of the four meetings were decided by one run.Â
QUICK HITS
- The Gators check in at No. 1 in the USA Today Coaches Poll this week. Florida has been ranked in 64-straight polls, the longest active streak in the nation. During the 64 weeks, UF has been ranked in the top five 40 times, including 17 polls in which the Gators ranked No. 1.
- The Gators are 15-4 in their last 19 games. UF is 14-4 in the SEC with a four-game lead.
- Sophomore Wil Dalton was named SEC Player of the Week after racking up 10 RBI in four games last week. He hit three homers and a triple. Dalton leads the SEC in RBI (47) and HR (16).
- Junior Jackson Kowar has made 10 starts on the season with 9 quality starts (6+ IP with 3 ER or less). He has not allowed more than two earned runs in any of his last five starts, totaling 32.1 innings with just 6 earned runs allowed (1.67 ERA).
- Freshman Jack Leftwich will be making his first SEC start of the season. Thus far in conference play, he has made five appearances out of the bullpen (13.0 IP) with a 1.38 earned run average.
- COMPLETE GAME NOTES
WEEKEND PROMOTIONS
April 26 vs. Auburn @ 7 PM | Presented by Cox
- Albert T Shirt Giveaway (4 of 4): The first 500 fans receive a specially designed Albert cartoon t-shirt.
- City of Gainesville Appreciation Night: Gainesville residents with valid I.D. (i.e. driver's license) can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.
- City of Ocala Appreciation Day: Ocala residents with valid I.D. (i.e. driver's license) can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.
April 27 vs. Auburn @ 6:30 PM | Presented by Cox
- National Anthem: Country music recording artist Tori Jackson
- 1998 College World Series Team Recognition: Members of the Gators 1998 CWS team will be back at McKethan Stadium and recognized prior to the game.
- Food Truck Fridays: Local food trucks Cilantro Tacos and Soup To Nuts. Â Setup along the left field line by maintenance area.
- Pepsi Family Night: 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.
April 28 vs. Auburn @ 2 PMÂ | Presented by Cox
- Saluting Those Who Serve: Military members, veterans and first responders with valid I.D. receive FREE general admission to the game
- Seniors Night: Fans, 55 and older with valid I.D. receive 2-for-1 Reserved Bleacher seats
- Champions of Character Day:Â Elementary and Middle Schools in surrounding areas have been sent coupons for students who exemplify great behavior to receive a free general admission pass to the game.
