Tuesday, April 30
Gainesville, FL
4:00 PM
Florida Gators
vs
Florida Atlantic
Jac Caglianone (14) celebrates a home run with Colby Shelton (10) during the Gators' game against the Stetson Hatters on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Hosts FAU in Midweek Matinee
Monday, April 29, 2024 | Baseball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida baseball is set to host the Florida Atlantic Owls on Tuesday in a midweek matinee, with first pitch scheduled for 4 p.m. at Condron Family Ballpark.
SEC Network+ will air Tuesday's contest, which will see the Gators looking to secure a victory in their lone game against the Owls this season. Florida (22-21, 9-12 SEC) meets Florida Atlantic (22-19, 9-9 AAC) for the first time after their original matchup on March 5 was postponed.
The Gators are 26-10 all-time vs. the Owls, including 20-8 at home. Florida faced Florida Atlantic twice in Gainesville in 2023, capturing both games with double-digit run outputs in each installment. Head coach Kevin O'Sullivan is 13-5 vs. the Owls, highlighted by a 10-5 mark in Gainesville.
Pitching Matchups
LAST TIME OUT
Florida notched its 12th comeback win this season with a 9-5 victory over Arkansas on Saturday, snapping the Razorbacks' 27-game home winning streak. Left-handed pitcher/designated hitter Jac Caglianone hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to give the Gators a six-run lead and went four innings on the mound with four strikeouts. Outfielder Ty Evans stood out, collecting one home run, three RBI and two runs. Right-hander Jake Clemente earned the win for Florida, improving to 2-0 on the season after posting two innings of relief and allowing just one unearned run.
OUTLOOK ON THE OWLS
Florida Atlantic makes the trip to Gainesville on Tuesday wielding a 22-19 record on the season, including a 9-9 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Owls are slashing .253/.363/.397, with the team hitting 45 homers and holding a 4.50 ERA on the mound backed by 361 strikeouts over 356 innings. Florida Atlantic has posted a .970 fielding percentage over 1,444 defensive chances.
RELENTLESS REPTILES
Florida boasts 12 come-from-behind wins on the season, with all nine of the team's SEC victories occurring in comeback fashion. The Gators wield three walk-off victories this year.
COMFY AT CONDRON
Florida is 51-16 at home since the start of last season despite a 15-9 record at Condron Family Ballpark in 2024. After losing its first home series since April of 2022 to South Carolina three weekends back, the Gators have claimed 15 of their last 16 three-game, regular-season series at Condron Family Ballpark dating back to the 2022 season.
NATIONAL LEADERBOARDS
Florida ranks seventh nationally and fourth in the SEC in home runs (92) and home runs per game (2.14). The Gators sit 18th in the country in fielding percentage (.980) and are 13th in strikeouts per nine innings (10.7). Florida is also second in the SEC in hit-by-pitches with 83.
GOING STREAKING
The longest active on-base streak on the team belongs to Caglianone at 28 games, who also paces Florida with a 21-game hitting streak. Catcher Luke Heyman holds the second-best on-base streak on the roster at seven games.
CAGLIANONE'S GOLDEN SEASON
After homering in an NCAA-record nine-straight games from April 6-19, Caglianone followed the act with an equally brilliant one by going 66-consecutive plate appearances without a strikeout from April 7-27 before being fanned in the eighth inning of the series finale at No. 2 Arkansas. The slugger ranks among the top-30 most-difficult hitters to strike out in the country with 11.4 at bats per strikeout. Caglianone's unparalleled power-contact combination has fueled him to a 15-to-28 strikeout-to-walk ratio, 7.3% strikeout rate and 26 home runs on the season, the latter of which ranks second nationally. He now owns a share of each of the two-most-prolific home run seasons in Gators history, setting the team record with 33 last season while his 26 bombs this year are tied for second-most in club history alongside Wyatt Langford (2022) and Matt LaPorta (2005).
Caglianone paces the Gators in virtually every offensive statistic including batting average (.404), on-base percentage (.502), slugging (.738), OPS (1.373), hits (69), homers, RBI (53), runs (50) and walks (28). The two-way standout ranks second in the SEC in hits, total bases and batting, third in slugging (sixth in NCAA), fifth in OBP and RBI, and seventh in runs scored. On the mound, his .215 batting average against is the 12th-best in the SEC, as the southpaw has been charged with the sixth-fewest hits allowed and fourth-fewest homers surrendered among qualified SEC hurlers.
A HEALTHY SIP OF JAMESON
Right-handed pitcher Fisher Jameson has strung together four-straight scoreless outings spanning eight innings dating back to April 19 at Vanderbilt. Jameson has struck out 10 against zero walks in that span and allowed just three hits - all singles. He appeared twice at No. 2 Arkansas and combined for 4 1/3 shutout frames on two hits and three strikeouts. In nine SEC games, Jameson wields a 1.29 ERA, .143 batting average against and 15-to-three strikeout-to-walk ratio across 14 innings.
YOST MAKES THE MOST
Drawing the start in game one of Saturday's doubleheader, left fielder Hayden Yost answered the call by reaching base in all five of his plate appearances en route to a 3-for-3 game with one steal and a career-high three hits. The performance earned him another start in game two, with the freshman going 1-for-4 with one walk and one stolen base. Yost now owns hits in each of his last four games, going 7-for-12 with four runs scored in that time.
PARKING/SHUTTLES
Fans are encouraged to park at the Fifield and IFAS lots during the weekend. An increased number of shuttles will be available for transportation to the ballpark each day.
Click HERE for a Parking map.
Those visiting Condron Family Ballpark on game day should be aware of updated traffic patterns surrounding the ballpark. Fans are advised to utilize Ballpark Way, which will serve as a connecting route to the ballpark from Archer Road. For departures, a postgame traffic flow pattern guide can be found here.
MOBILE TICKETING & FLORIDA GATORS APP
As a reminder, mobile ticketing is required. There will be two ways to access your tickets:
1) through the Florida Gators app from your mobile device or
2) through FloridaGators.com/myaccount. Fans will also be able to transfer or donate their tickets easily within the app or online.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets are currently on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683. Season ticket prices and availability can be accessed directly here.
Tickets are currently on sale for the 2024 season, including both season tickets and single-game options. Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683. Season ticket prices and availability can be accessed directly here while single-game tickets as well as On-Deck Flex Passes are currently on sale now.
ON DECK
The Gators host No. 3 Tennessee in a three-game series beginning Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
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SEC Network+ will air Tuesday's contest, which will see the Gators looking to secure a victory in their lone game against the Owls this season. Florida (22-21, 9-12 SEC) meets Florida Atlantic (22-19, 9-9 AAC) for the first time after their original matchup on March 5 was postponed.
The Gators are 26-10 all-time vs. the Owls, including 20-8 at home. Florida faced Florida Atlantic twice in Gainesville in 2023, capturing both games with double-digit run outputs in each installment. Head coach Kevin O'Sullivan is 13-5 vs. the Owls, highlighted by a 10-5 mark in Gainesville.
Pitching Matchups
| Tuesday | 4 ET (SEC Network+) | |
|---|---|
| FAU | RHP Dawson Ball (0-2, 6.75) |
| Florida | LHP Cade Fisher (2-2, 6.49 ERA) |
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LAST TIME OUT
Florida notched its 12th comeback win this season with a 9-5 victory over Arkansas on Saturday, snapping the Razorbacks' 27-game home winning streak. Left-handed pitcher/designated hitter Jac Caglianone hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to give the Gators a six-run lead and went four innings on the mound with four strikeouts. Outfielder Ty Evans stood out, collecting one home run, three RBI and two runs. Right-hander Jake Clemente earned the win for Florida, improving to 2-0 on the season after posting two innings of relief and allowing just one unearned run.
OUTLOOK ON THE OWLS
Florida Atlantic makes the trip to Gainesville on Tuesday wielding a 22-19 record on the season, including a 9-9 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Owls are slashing .253/.363/.397, with the team hitting 45 homers and holding a 4.50 ERA on the mound backed by 361 strikeouts over 356 innings. Florida Atlantic has posted a .970 fielding percentage over 1,444 defensive chances.
RELENTLESS REPTILES
Florida boasts 12 come-from-behind wins on the season, with all nine of the team's SEC victories occurring in comeback fashion. The Gators wield three walk-off victories this year.
COMFY AT CONDRON
Florida is 51-16 at home since the start of last season despite a 15-9 record at Condron Family Ballpark in 2024. After losing its first home series since April of 2022 to South Carolina three weekends back, the Gators have claimed 15 of their last 16 three-game, regular-season series at Condron Family Ballpark dating back to the 2022 season.
NATIONAL LEADERBOARDS
Florida ranks seventh nationally and fourth in the SEC in home runs (92) and home runs per game (2.14). The Gators sit 18th in the country in fielding percentage (.980) and are 13th in strikeouts per nine innings (10.7). Florida is also second in the SEC in hit-by-pitches with 83.
GOING STREAKING
The longest active on-base streak on the team belongs to Caglianone at 28 games, who also paces Florida with a 21-game hitting streak. Catcher Luke Heyman holds the second-best on-base streak on the roster at seven games.
CAGLIANONE'S GOLDEN SEASON
After homering in an NCAA-record nine-straight games from April 6-19, Caglianone followed the act with an equally brilliant one by going 66-consecutive plate appearances without a strikeout from April 7-27 before being fanned in the eighth inning of the series finale at No. 2 Arkansas. The slugger ranks among the top-30 most-difficult hitters to strike out in the country with 11.4 at bats per strikeout. Caglianone's unparalleled power-contact combination has fueled him to a 15-to-28 strikeout-to-walk ratio, 7.3% strikeout rate and 26 home runs on the season, the latter of which ranks second nationally. He now owns a share of each of the two-most-prolific home run seasons in Gators history, setting the team record with 33 last season while his 26 bombs this year are tied for second-most in club history alongside Wyatt Langford (2022) and Matt LaPorta (2005).
Caglianone paces the Gators in virtually every offensive statistic including batting average (.404), on-base percentage (.502), slugging (.738), OPS (1.373), hits (69), homers, RBI (53), runs (50) and walks (28). The two-way standout ranks second in the SEC in hits, total bases and batting, third in slugging (sixth in NCAA), fifth in OBP and RBI, and seventh in runs scored. On the mound, his .215 batting average against is the 12th-best in the SEC, as the southpaw has been charged with the sixth-fewest hits allowed and fourth-fewest homers surrendered among qualified SEC hurlers.
A HEALTHY SIP OF JAMESON
Right-handed pitcher Fisher Jameson has strung together four-straight scoreless outings spanning eight innings dating back to April 19 at Vanderbilt. Jameson has struck out 10 against zero walks in that span and allowed just three hits - all singles. He appeared twice at No. 2 Arkansas and combined for 4 1/3 shutout frames on two hits and three strikeouts. In nine SEC games, Jameson wields a 1.29 ERA, .143 batting average against and 15-to-three strikeout-to-walk ratio across 14 innings.
YOST MAKES THE MOST
Drawing the start in game one of Saturday's doubleheader, left fielder Hayden Yost answered the call by reaching base in all five of his plate appearances en route to a 3-for-3 game with one steal and a career-high three hits. The performance earned him another start in game two, with the freshman going 1-for-4 with one walk and one stolen base. Yost now owns hits in each of his last four games, going 7-for-12 with four runs scored in that time.
PARKING/SHUTTLES
Fans are encouraged to park at the Fifield and IFAS lots during the weekend. An increased number of shuttles will be available for transportation to the ballpark each day.
Click HERE for a Parking map.
- General Parking is available in the west Condron Family Ballpark baseball lot and the Fifield parking lot located directly across Hull Road.
- Disabled parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Condron Family Ballpark west lot with a valid Disabled Placard.
- Fans can follow this link to an interactive parking map.
- RV Parking is available in the Fifield Flat lot. Reserved RV parking is not available for Florida baseball games. All motor home parking is on a first come, first-served basis.
- On-board generators are permitted, however exterior or pull-along generators are prohibited at all times. For safety reasons, all motor homes/RVs are required to utilize exhaust extensions or "smoke stacks" to channel exhaust fumes to the top of the motor home/RV.
- Overnight stays are only allowed on weekend series in the Fifield Flat lot.
- Do Not Park Illegally
- Park in designated parking spots (Do not park on grass or in No Parking Zones).
- Vehicles are subject to towing if they block streets, sidewalks, service drives, or fire lanes, or if illegally parked in a disabled space.
Those visiting Condron Family Ballpark on game day should be aware of updated traffic patterns surrounding the ballpark. Fans are advised to utilize Ballpark Way, which will serve as a connecting route to the ballpark from Archer Road. For departures, a postgame traffic flow pattern guide can be found here.
MOBILE TICKETING & FLORIDA GATORS APP
As a reminder, mobile ticketing is required. There will be two ways to access your tickets:
1) through the Florida Gators app from your mobile device or
2) through FloridaGators.com/myaccount. Fans will also be able to transfer or donate their tickets easily within the app or online.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets are currently on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683. Season ticket prices and availability can be accessed directly here.
Tickets are currently on sale for the 2024 season, including both season tickets and single-game options. Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683. Season ticket prices and availability can be accessed directly here while single-game tickets as well as On-Deck Flex Passes are currently on sale now.
ON DECK
The Gators host No. 3 Tennessee in a three-game series beginning Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
Follow the Gators
#GoGators
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