
LSU Baseball Falls to Florida in Final Regular‑Season Showdown
In a late‑inning duel at Florida's home field, LSU's baseball team trailed the Gators with no postseason stakes, while senior pitcher Zach Cowan made his final college appearance.
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In a late‑inning duel at Florida's home field, LSU's baseball team trailed the Gators with no postseason stakes, while senior pitcher Zach Cowan made his final college appearance.

With Florida ranked No. 19 and the series on the line, LSU will start probable pitchers Zac Cowan and Russell Sandefer, while coach Jay Johnson plans to give more seniors a chance to finish their college careers at home.

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.
The Florida Gators, riding a five‑win stretch in their last six games, will meet LSU in a high‑stakes SEC series. With strong offensive numbers and a solid pitching staff, the matchups could determine the Gators' chances of hosting an NCAA Regional.

The Gators will close out the 2026 regular season with a three‑game series against the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, broadcast on SEC Network+ and streaming on ESPN+.