GAINESVILLE, Fla. – No. 5 Florida is set to host No. 23 UCF in a midweek contest at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. The game is set to be streamed via the SEC Network + with Kyle Crooks and Francesca Enea on the call.
The Gators (30-4) and the Knights (29-9) met earlier this season in highly-contested matchup in Orlando that resulted in an 8-6 decision in favor of the home team UCF. The Knights bested the Gators with a three-run 7
th inning that ended with a walk-off home run by Karissa Ornelas.
Since that game, Florida has posted a 9-1 record and is hitting .311 (80-for-257) with 12 doubles, a triple and 15 home runs. The pitching staff also holds a 1.70 ERA and .187 opposing batting average through the last 66.0 innings.
Conversely, UCF has posted a 9-3 record and is hitting .278 (93-335) with 14 doubles and 12 home runs, while their pitching staff has posted a 2.10 ERA and .234 opposing batting average over 86.1 innings pitched.
Both teams also enter the matchup with win streaks as Florida has won its' last five games, while UCF has won four-straight. UF clinched the series at then-ranked No. 20 Georgia with a pair of wins, bested USF in both games of last week's doubleheader and took a game against Western Kentucky this past Saturday. UCF is coming off of a four-game series sweep at Eastern Carolina, which includes back-to-back shutout victories.
Individually over the last ten games,
Hannah Adams (.452) and
Emily Wilkie (.438) have posted .400-plus averages at the plate, while
Kendyl Lindaman (.360),
Cheyenne Lindsey (.344) and
Julia Cottrill (.310) hold averages over the .300 mark. Close to the .300 mark through the last 10 games is
Charla Echols (.296), but the Newnan, Ga. native is batting a blistering .462 over the last five games with five home runs and 13 RBI.
Fans can also listen to tomorrow's action on ESPN 98.1 FM/850 AM WRUF with Ryan Urquhart and Marty Pallman on the call.
2021 Florida Softball COVID-19 Guidelines
- In accordance with campus guidelines, face coverings (over the nose and mouth) will be required of all guests throughout the entire game, except during times of eating or drinking only.
- Public tailgating and gatherings will not be permitted on UF campus this spring.
- Inside the stadium fans will see new guidelines, signage, and enhanced cleaning procedures throughout.
- Physical distancing with limited seating and capacity will be in effect for all home contests.
2021 Florida Softball Ticket Information
Season tickets for the 2021 Florida softball season are sold out. However, single game tickets for the 2021 season may become available on a game-by-game basis. Fans that are looking to attend a Florida softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium can check for single game ticket availability the day of the game by contacting the Gators Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683 or through resale ticket exchange on Ticketmaster.
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