Gators Return to Action with Weekend Series Against Troy

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Following the postponement of both its midweek games, the top-ranked Florida baseball team returns to action with a three-game series against Troy, which opens Friday night at McKethan Stadium. Friday's first pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

The Gators are off to their first 8-0 start in head coach Kevin O'Sullivan's 13 seasons. It is also the fifth such start in school history. The 1989 and 2002 Gators hold the school record for consecutive wins to open a season (11), while the 1956 Gators won their first 10 games, and the 1992 Gators won their first eight.

Florida entered the week among the nation's top offenses, with its 85 hits ranking tied for 10th nationally, and its 8.1 runs per game being tied for 22nd nationally.

Additionally, UF is ranked No. 1 by D1Baseball.com for the first time since May 21, 2018.

All three games this weekend will stream live on SEC Network+, via the ESPN app.

PITCHING MATCHUPS

	Friday \| 6:30 p.m. (SECN+)	Saturday \| 4 p.m. (SECN+)	Sunday \| 1 p.m. (SECN+)
Florida	RHP Tommy Mace (1-0)	RHP Jack Leftwich (1-0)	LHP Hunter Barco (1-0)
Troy	RHP Levi Thomas (2-0)	RHP Orlando Ortiz (1-0)	RHP Tyson Ellis (0-0)

SERIES HISTORY

Overall – Florida leads, 4-1
In Gainesville – Florida leads, 4-1
Last Meeting – March 23-24, 1999 (Florida won first game, 12-6, then won second game, 10-1)
Other Previous Meetings – April 24, 1935 (Florida won, 3-2), April 25, 1935 (Troy won, 13-1), February 23, 1996 (Florida won, 10-0)

PROMOTIONS

Friday, February 28th vs. Troy

Final Season Sign – Stop by the final season sign located next to the Gators Sports Shop on the concourse and take a photo!
Food Truck Fridays – Food Truck Fridays are back! Dunk Cakes will be serving food throughout the game on the third base concourse, next to autograph alley.
Dazzlers – Members of the Dazzlers will join Albert in attendance for the game.
Foul Ball for Queso – If a fan catches a clean foul ball out of the air with no deflections, everyone in attendance will win free queso!
Pepsi Ticket Deal – Fans may purchase the Pepsi ticket deal – which includes a ticket, hot dog, and drink – for only $7 each. This offer is only available for walk-up purchases the day of the game.
UFAA Ticket Deal – All UFAA members may purchase half-priced general admission tickets.
Military and First Responders – All military members and first responders, active and retired, may purchase half-priced general admission tickets.

Saturday, February 29th vs. Troy

Final Season Sign – Stop by the final season sign located next to the Gators Sports Shop on the concourse and take a photo!
Kid's Korner – Come check out the newest additions to Kid's Korner, located on the first base side of the concourse. Kids (12 and under) have a chance to walk away with a prize.
Foul Ball for Queso – If a fan catches a clean foul ball out of the air with no deflections, everyone in attendance will win free queso!
Section Wars – Two sections will compete against each other for the chance to win a prize courtesy of Domino's.
Military and First Responders – All military members and first responders, active and retired, may purchase half-priced GA tickets.
Seniors – All senior citizens, ages 55 and older, may purchase half-priced general admission tickets while supplies last.

Sunday, March 1st vs. Troy

Giveaway – Youth lunchbox giveaway for the first 250 kids (12 and under) in attendance.
Community Anthem – Kids (12 and under) can stand on the field next to their favorite Gators during the National Anthem! Sign-ups for this are on the third base side in autograph alley, beginning at 12 p.m. Sign-ups end at 12:30 p.m.
Kids Circle The Bases – Kids (12 and under) can circle the bases following the game! Sign-ups for this are on the third base side in autograph alley, beginning in the 8th inning.
Final Season Sign – Stop by the final season sign located next to the Gators Sports Shop on the concourse and take a photo!
Kid's Korner – Come check out the newest additions to Kid's Korner, located on the first base side of the concourse. Kids (12 and under) have a chance to walk away with a prize.
Foul Ball for Queso – If a fan catches a clean foul ball out of the air with no deflections, everyone in attendance will win free queso!
Dollar Sundays – Fans may purchase general admission tickets for only $1!

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