SEC's Top Teams Square Off
Friday, May 11, 2018

SEC's Top Teams Square Off

No. 1 Florida hosts No. 15 Georgia this weekend for a three-game series at McKethan Stadium. UF is in first place in the SEC and Georgia sits in second place heading into the weekend.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--No. 1 Florida hosts No. 15 Georgia this weekend for a three-game series at McKethan Stadium. UF is in first place in the SEC and Georgia sits in second place heading into the weekend.

PITCHING MATCHUPS

Friday | 6:30 pm (SEC Network+) Saturday | 1 pm (SEC Network) Sunday | 1 pm (SEC Network+)
UF RHP Brady Singer (10-1, 2.33 ERA) RHP Jackson Kowar (8-2, 2.80 ERA) RHP Jack Leftwich (4-2, 3.96 ERA)
 UGA RHP Chase Adkins (5-0, 4.12 ERA) RHP Emerson Hancock (6-3, 4.09 ERA) LHP Kevin Smith (6-1, 3.55 ERA)

SERIES HISTORY

Florida is 24-8 against Georgia under head coach Kevin O'Sullivan. UF leads the all-time series 185-104-2.

QUICK HITS

  • The Gators check in at No. 1 in the USA Today Coaches Poll this week. Florida has been ranked in 66-straight polls, the longest active streak in the nation. During the 66 weeks, UF has been ranked in the top five 42 times, including 19 polls in which the Gators ranked No. 1.
  • Since taking over the Gators program prior to the 2008 season, head coach Kevin O'Sullivan is 210-113 (.650) in SEC play. LSU is second during that span with 195 wins.
  • Junior Brady Singer was named the SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week after throwing a complete-game shutout on Friday at Texas A&M. In his last four starts, he has allowed just 4 ER in 30.0 innings (1.20 ERA) with 29 strikeouts and 6 walks.
  • Junior Deacon liput has a six-game hitting streak in which has is 11-for-22 (.500) at the plate with three home runs and seven RBI.
  • Senior JJ Schwarz also has a six-game hitting streak: 11-for-24 (.458), 4 RBI
  • COMPLETE GAME NOTES

Friday, May 11 @ 6:30 PM | Presented by UF Health

  • Food Truck Fridays: Local food trucks Cilantro Tacos and Mayflower Cellars in attendance
  • 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 seating.
  • Florida Farm Bureau Ticket Promotion: Florida Farm Bureau members will receive vouchers good for one free general admission ticket to any of the three games.  Voucher good for one (1) game only.

Saturday, May 12 @ 1 PM | Presented by Florida Dairy Farmers

  • Baseball Tumbler Giveaway: The first 500 fans receive a Gators Baseball tumbler
  • Seniors Night: Fans, 55 and older with valid I.D. receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating
  • Military /First Responder Appreciation Nights: Military members, veterans and first responders with valid I.D. receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating.
  • Florida Farm Bureau Ticket Promotion: Florida Farm Bureau members will receive vouchers good for one free general admission ticket to any of the three games.  Voucher good for one (1) game only.

Sunday, May 13 @ 1 PM | Presented by Florida Credit Union

  • Senior Day: Join us as we honor seniors JJ Schwarz and Nick Horvath in a special pre-game ceremony. Ceremony to being at approximately 12:42 PM
  • Mother's Day First Pitch:  Kara Schwarz and Pamela Horvath will throw ceremonial first pitches to JJ and Nick following the ceremony.
  • Mother's Day: Moms in attendance will receive a flower courtesy of Florida Baseball!
  • Family Sunday: All general admission tickets are one dollar, dollar popcorn and dollar 12oz. sodas.
  • 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.
  • Florida Farm Bureau Ticket Promotion: Florida Farm Bureau members will receive vouchers good for one free general admission ticket to any of the three games.  Voucher good for one (1) game only.
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