Former UF outfielder Harrison Bader scores the winning run Tuesday night in his major-league debut for St. Louis. (Photo: Chris Lee/clee@post-dispatch.com)
Gators Take Over SEC Network, Bader Shines, Anderson Traded, Cleats Revealed
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 | General, Scott Carter
A look at fresh news and notes of interest to Florida fans.
On Tuesday night, Bader was at Busch Stadium in the Cardinals' starting lineup. He scored the game-winning run in the ninth inning of his big-league debut on Jedd Gyorko's sacrifice fly.
It was a great moment for the former UF outfielder, who capped his college career with the Gators in 2015. St. Louis selected Bader in the third round and two years later, Bader was called up to the majors to replace injured center fielder Dexter Fowler.
He started the day in Memphis with his father, Louis Bader, in town for a visit. After receiving word he was on the way to the majors, Bader and his father hopped in a car for a special road trip.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Jose de Jesus Ortiz captured Bader's memorable day in this well-written column. It's worth a read.
*****Harrison Bader's debut was one that we will never forget!#STLCards winning recap: https://t.co/iERKrqRYF7 pic.twitter.com/5EQBpUEyJS
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 26, 2017
Washington Spirit rookie Meggie Dougherty Howard is starting to build a reputation as one of the best young players in the National Women's Soccer League.
In a recent game against the Orlando Pride, the former UF standout showed off her passing abilities to garner more attention writes Jordan Small of SpiritCoverage.com.
*****
You know football season is getting close when the Gators equipment staff showcases the team's 2017 cleats on Twitter.
College football fans love their uniforms and equipment, and Gator Nation's response to the cleats tweet was overwhelmingly positive.
Check them out:
*****#Swamp17 Cleats ?????????? pic.twitter.com/15LZEyqyDw
— GatorsEquipment (@GatorsEquipment) July 26, 2017
If your perfect day is doing nothing other than chilling on the couch watching the Gators from midnight to midnight, then Thursday is your perfect day.
It's Florida's turn to take over the SEC Network for 24 hours starting in just a few hours. You have plenty of time to come up with a good excuse to tell your boss why you won't be coming to work.
For your viewing pleasure ...
*****Here's the full schedule for Thursday's #SECNTakeover pic.twitter.com/SvXveGCdCI
— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) July 26, 2017
Bader isn't the only former Gators baseball player on the move this week. Former UF closer Shaun Anderson was traded from the Boston Red Sox organization to San Francisco.
Anderson emerged as the team's closer in 2016 and tied the school record with 13 saves. Gators closer Michael Byrne shattered that record in 2017 as he saved 20 games to help Florida win its first national title.
Anderson, much more of a power pitcher than Byrne, was targeted by the Giants to boost the organization's pitching talent.
More on the trade here:
Why did #SFGiants target pitchers in Nunez deal? 'From our standpoint...' https://t.co/G0DHvfuVJG @GiantsOnNBCS @FareedNBCS pic.twitter.com/1WMYfKMEVw
— NBCSAuthentic (@NBCSAuthentic) July 26, 2017
Florida Lacrosse | Coach O'Leary and Theresa Bragg 4-30-26
Friday, May 01
Road to Gameday: Florida Football
Thursday, April 30
Ava Brown: Carwash Convos
Wednesday, April 29
Kaitlyn Davies: Carwash Convos
Monday, April 27
