No. 6 Florida Set to Host Mercer

Saturday, March 23

Gainesville, Fla.

4 PM

Florida Gators

Mercer

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The Gators hold a 23-2 record against non-conference opponents this season.

No. 6 Florida Set to Host Mercer

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By: Herb Brooks

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – No. 6 Florida continues its' non-conference slate of games with a pair of contests against Mercer (13-18) this Saturday at 4 p.m. (ET) and Sunday at 1 p.m. (ET). Both games are set to be streamed on the SEC Network +.

The Gators (25-6) enter the weekend after the team defeated its eighth Top-25 opponent of the season with a 2-0 win over No. 20 Minnesota this past Wednesday night. Kendyl Lindaman hits a two-run home run in the first, while Kelly Barnhill struck out 12 in the complete-game effort where she also picked up her 1,000^th career strikeout.

Following this weekend, the team will also host Bethune-Cookman for a midweek game next Wednesday, March 27, before it steps back into conference action with a trip to Ole Miss.

For this weekend's contests against the Bears, Tom Collett will have the call live on WGGG (92.1/1230 AM) and WMOP (100.1 FM/900 AM), while the SEC Network + broadcast will be hosted by Kyle Crooks and Francesca Enea.

Notable Notes

Barnhill picked up her 1,000^th career strikeout in the game against No. 20 Minnesota. She became only the second Gator in program history to achieve the feat and now has her sights set on the school record that Stacey Nelson set with 1,116 strikeouts from 2006-'09.
Over the past six games, Lindaman has cranked four home runs against Top-25 competition. She currently ranks second on the team with six on the season, two of which are grand slams.
Defense has been a staple of Florida's program and this season the Gators continue to excel in the category as the nation's leader with a .991 fielding percentage. The team has only committed seven errors through 31 games.
Lorenz hit her 50th career double this past weekend in the series against LSU. The Moorpark, Calif. native is currently tied for second all-time in UF history with Kelsey Bruder and is nine away from Ashley Boone's record of 59.

Opposition Overview

Mercer
Head Coach	Stephanie DeFeo (5^th Season)
Career Record at Mercer	171-144 (.542)
All-Time Record vs.	6-0 (1.000)
Last Meeting	Feb. 22, 2015 \| W, 10-3 \| Gainesville, Fla.

Weekend Promotions

Saturday, March 23 | Presented by Cox Communications | Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium

Autograph Saturdays- Stick around after the game to get autographs from select players. Schedule & availability is subject to change.
Kid's Corner - Every game will feature a Kids Corner located on the 3rd base concourse. Make hair ties, play lawn games and enjoy special promotions!
Strike Out T-Shirts- Sponsored by Quality Plumbing - Be on the lookout after the Gators pitchers record a strikeout and you could go home with a free t-shirt!

Sunday, March 24 | Presented by Cox Communications | Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium

Kid Run the Bases on Sundays- All kids 12 & under are invited to run the bases after Sunday home games. Schedule & availability is subject to change.
Kid's Corner - Every game will feature a Kids Corner located on the 3rd base concourse. Make hair ties, play lawn games and enjoy special promotions!
Strike Out T-Shirts- Sponsored by Quality Plumbing - Be on the lookout after the Gators pitchers record a strikeout and you could go home with a free t-shirt!