Florida is off to a 13-0 start, and is one of four remaining undefeated Division I teams entering the weekend.
Photo By: Greenberry Taylor
Florida looks to add to its 13-0 start with a three-game series against South Florida Friday through Sunday.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 1 Gators continue to ride the longest season-opening winning streak in school history into a three-game series with South Florida this weekend. Florida (13-0) is one of four remaining undefeated teams in Division I.
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Florida's pitching staff is currently one of the nation's stingiest, as it enters the weekend ranked 22nd nationally with a 2.45 earned run average. The bullpen is also riding a streak of 21.2 consecutive scoreless innings, and boasts a season ERA of 1.56.
All three games this weekend will stream live on SEC Network+, via the ESPN app. See below for start times and pitching matchups.
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SATURDAY PARKING INFORMATION
With the Florida-Kentucky men's basketball game tipping off at 1 p.m., the flat portion of the O'Connell Center lot will be reserved for pass-holding fans until 1:30 p.m., after which spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Garage parking in the O'Connell Center lot is available the entire day until filled.
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Fans can park in the UF Law School and Fraternity Row lots on a first-come, first-served basis the entire day as well.
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Free shuttle services will be provided fromÂ
Garage 14Â off Gale Lemerand Dr. Drop-off locations will be at Gate 2 of Exactech Arena for basketball, and at the Lemerand Center entrance on Stadium Rd. for baseball. Shuttles will run until 30 minutes after the conclusion of the baseball game.
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PITCHING MATCHUPS
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Friday | 6:30 p.m. (SECN+) |
Saturday | 4 p.m. (SECN+) |
Sunday | 1 p.m. (SECN+) |
Florida |
RHPÂ Tommy Mace (2-0) |
RHPÂ Jack Leftwich (1-0) |
LHPÂ Hunter Barco (2-0) |
USF |
RHP Collin Sullivan (1-1) |
RHP Jack Jasiak (1-1) |
RHP Carson Ragsdale (1-0) |
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SERIES HISTORY
- Overall – Florida leads, 62-26
- In Gainesville – Florida leads, 42-10
- Under O'Sullivan – Florida leads, 19-3
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PROMOTIONS
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Friday, March 6th vs. South Florida
- 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! Mayflower Cellars and Cilantro Tacos 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.
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Saturday, March 7th vs. South Florida
- Final Season Sign – Stop by the final season sign located next to the Gators Sports Shop on the concourse and take a photo!
- 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.
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Sunday, March 8th vs. South Florida
- Giveaway – Digital wristwatch to the first 500 fans 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!
- 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!