No. 2 Florida hosts No. 8 Vanderbilt for Weekend Series

GAINESVILLE, Fla.--The No. 2-ranked Gators are hosting an important Southeastern Conference series against No. 8 Vanderbilt this weekend, beginning Friday night at 6:30 p.m.

PITCHING MATCHUPS

	Friday \| 6:30 p.m. (SEC Network )	Saturday \| 12 p.m. (ESPNU)	Sunday \| 12 p.m. (SEC Network)
UF	RHP Brady Singer (5-1, 3.00 ERA)	RHP Jackson Kowar (4-1, 3.13 ERA)	RHP Tyler Dyson (4-1, 2.10 ERA)
VANDY	RHP Drake Fellows (4-0, 2.16 ERA)	RHP Patrick Raby (2-3, 2.19 ERA)	RHP Mason Hickman (5-0, 2.08 ERA)

SERIES HISTORY

Florida has won 7 of 10 regular season series (2 sweeps) against Vanderbilt under head coach Kevin O'Sullivan. Overall, O'Sullivan is 24-12 against the Commodores.

QUICK HITS

Florida is in the midst of a seven-game stretch against Top 10 opponents. The Gators won 2 of 3 against No. 4 Arkansas last weekend, beat No. 5 FSU Tuesday face No. 8 Vanderbilt this weekend.
Junior Michael Byrne tied the UF career record with his 25th save on Tuesday night. With one more save he will surpass John Pricher (1988-92) for most all-time at Florida.
Junior Jonathan India is currently on a career-best 12-game hitting streak. In those 12 games he is 22-38 (.579) and with 5 HR, 12 RBI and 13 runs scored. On the season, he leads the SEC in batting average (.430) and slugging (.899) and ranks second in on base percentage (.538).
The Gators are showing unprecedented power lately, with 17 home runs over the last nine games. On the year, Florida has 41 home runs -- 22 more than it had through 27 games last season.
COMPLETE GAME NOTES

PARKING INFORMATION

With lots of action on campus this weekend, there are multiple parking options available for this weekend's series.

Friday (3/30) - Baseball, Florida Relays Track Meet

O'Connell Center main lot and garage
Shuttle from Commuter Lot on Gale Lemerand Drive (starting at 4 p.m.)

Saturday (3/31) - Baseball, Florida Relays Track Meet, Women's Tennis Match

O'Connell Center main lot and garage
Shuttle from Commuter Lot on Gale Lemerand Drive (starting at 9:30 a.m.)

Sunday (4/1) - Baseball, Greenhouse Church Easter Service (10:30 a.m.) at O'Connell Center

O'Connell Center main lot and garage
Flavet Field
Shuttle from Commuter Lot on Gale Lemerand Drive (starting at 9:30 a.m.)

WEEKEND PROMOTIONS

March 30, 2018 @ 6:30 PM Baseball vs. Vanderbilt | Presented by ESPN 98.1 FM

Food Truck Fridays: Local food trucks will be in attendance for all fans to enjoy
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

March 31, 2018 @ 12 PM Baseball vs. Vanderbilt | Presented by WCA

Albert Series T Shirt Giveaway (2 of 4): The first 500 fans receive a specially designed Albert cartoon T Shirt. 2nd of 4 different designs given away throughout the 2018 season.
Seniors Night: Fans, 55 and older with valid I.D. receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating
Military /First Responder Appreciation Night: Military members, veterans and first responders with valid I.D. receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats.

April 1, 2018 @ 12 PM Baseball vs. Vanderbilt | Presented by Country 103.7 FM

Family Sunday: All general admission tickets, 10 oz. sodas and small popcorn are available for just $1!
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.
Kids Korner: Easter themed games and activities for all children in attendance
Autograph Alley: Immediately following the game, Gator players will be available to sign autographs in Autograph Alley.

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