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After a six-run eighth rally by Rider, Florida answered with clutch hits from Cade Kurland and Matt Leahy, culminating in Brendan Lawson’s walk‑off single that sealed an 8‑7 victory.
The No. 8 Gators, boasting a .324 team average and 32 homers over their last dozen games, will face Rider, a team that has won eight of its past ten, in the Gainesville Regional on May 2. The game is set for a 1 p.m. ET start and will be available on ESPN+.
The Florida Gators, the No. 8 national seed and host of the Gainesville Regional, open the NCAA Tournament against fourth‑seed Rider. With a legacy of postseason success and a roster brimming with talent, the team looks to extend its recent surge.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament begins on May 29, and Baseball America is rolling out previews for all 64 teams, highlighting key storylines from Florida’s ace rotation to Rider’s reliance on pitcher PJ Craig.
The Alabama Crimson Tide saw their SEC Tournament aspirations evaporate after a 13-3 defeat to the Florida Gators, with coach Rob Vaughn acknowledging the need for improvement.
Florida’s 13-3 victory over Alabama featured 16 hits, 14 strikeouts and key contributions from Lawson, Surowiec, Yost and others.
The Gators closed the regular season with a sweep of LSU, earning the No. 5 seed and a bye, as key performances from Hayden Yost and Liam Peterson highlight their surge.
From an opening loss to Alabama to a 13‑game winning streak and a top‑20 ranking, the Gators blend offensive firepower with pitching depth, while navigating errors and historic setbacks ahead of the SEC and NCAA tournaments.
Florida’s baseball team erupted for six runs in the opening frame and held off a late rally to defeat LSU 11-8, improving to 35-18 and setting up a pivotal Game 2.
Florida’s baseball team closed out the regular season with an 11‑8 victory over LSU, highlighted by a grand slam from Ethan Surowiec and a late eighth‑inning rally.
Florida’s baseball squad erupted for six runs in the first inning, highlighted by Ethan Surowiec’s grand slam, and held off a late Tigers rally to win 11-8. The series continues Friday with Game 2 at Alex Box Stadium, broadcast on SEC Network+ and ESPN+.
Florida aims to close its regular season with three straight SEC series victories, beginning with a road series at LSU. Key hitters and pitchers are set for a pivotal matchup.
A slump-busting call from Canada, a freshman's return, and a bullpen's revival have sparked the University of Florida's recent surge, highlighted by back-to-back series wins over Oklahoma and Kentucky.
After a early-season slump, the Gators have turned a corner with standout outings from Brendan Lawson, Caden McDonald and a healthy roster, setting the stage for upcoming series.