No. 2 Florida hosts No. 8 Vanderbilt for Weekend Series
Thursday, March 29, 2018

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

The Florida baseball team will continue Southeastern Conference play with a three-game series against No. 8 Vanderbilt this weekend.
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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