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Gators' Hot Streak Fuels NCAA Regional Run
29 May
Summary
- Florida baseball enters the NCAA Regional on a hot streak, winning 10 of 12 games.
- The Gators host Rider in the first round of the Gainesville Regional.
- Florida boasts a strong NCAA Tournament history with 138 wins across 40 appearances.
Florida baseball is set to compete in the NCAA Gainesville Regional, opening against Rider on Friday. The No. 8 national seed Gators, holding a 39-19 record, have been on fire, winning 10 of their last 12 games.
This impressive run includes a significant offensive surge, with the team batting .324/.430/.629 and hitting 32 home runs in their recent 12-game stretch. The pitching staff has also performed well, maintaining a 4.81 ERA.
Florida has a strong legacy in the NCAA Tournament, with 138 wins across 40 appearances. This marks their fourth regional hosting duty in the past six years. Rider enters the regional after winning their conference tournament, also enjoying a strong recent performance with eight wins in their last ten games.
The Gators' lineup features a mix of consistent performers and emerging talents, with Russell Sandefer slated to start on the mound. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and will be streamed on ESPN+.
