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UF catcher Mike Rivera bats during Florida's 2-0 win against Miami on Feb. 25, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

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Gators edge Mizzou to earn first SEC road win

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 31, 2017

It was almost as if Mike Rivera knew what was coming his way.

Coach Kevin O'Sullivan and the Gators dropped their first home game since March 23 in an 8-4 loss against Jacksonville Tuesday night. “We’ve gotta clean up some mistakes,” O'Sullivan said.

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UF needs its bats to wake up against Mizzou

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 30, 2017

Even after Florida’s 4-1 win over Florida State on Tuesday — its ninth win in the past 10 games against the rival — Kevin O’Sullivan couldn’t help but reference UF’s most recent loss.

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Gators take down 'Noles in Jacksonville

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 28, 2017

JACKSONVILLE — It should’ve been a sign.

UF reliever Andrew Baker throws a pitch during Florida's 1-0 win against LSU on Friday at McKethan Stadium.

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UF baseball team’s pitching staff struggling on the road

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 27, 2017

Not much has come easy away from McKethan Stadium for the Gators.

UF reliever Michael Byrne throws a pitch during Florida's 1-0 win against LSU on Friday at McKethan Stadium.

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Bullpen implodes in Florida’s loss

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 26, 2017

Nelson Maldonado turned, took two steps and stopped. He’d seen this before, and he knew there was nothing he could do.

Nelson Maldonado swings at a ball during Florida's win over LSU on Friday, March 24, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

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Offensive outburst and elite pitching power Gators to series-clinching win over LSU

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 25, 2017

It started with a hard ground ball to LSU shortstop Kramer Robertson, who tried to throw out UF’s JJ Schwarz at first. It started when the throw beat him but pulled first baseman Jake Slaughter into Schwarz’s running lane, leading to a collision. It started when Slaughter dropped the ball, allowing Schwarz to tap first base safely.

UF reliever Tyler Dyson celebrates with catcher Mike Rivera following Florida's 1-0 win against LSU on Friday at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida edges No. 4 LSU to earn first conference win

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 24, 2017

Tyler Dyson stepped back from the mound to regroup.

UF pitcher Alex Faedo throws a pitch during Florida's 5-4 win against William & Mary on Feb. 17, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

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UF baseball team looking to break out of slump against LSU

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 23, 2017

It certainly won’t carry the hype that surrounded their football teams, but make no mistake: The Florida-LSU rivalry on the baseball diamond is alive and well.