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UF's Peter Alonso bats during Florida's win against South Carolina on April 10, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

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Sophomore hits two home runs, UF sweeps Mississippi State

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 19, 2015

Peter Alonso finally found his groove.

UF's Bobby Poyner throws a slider during Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida clinch series against Mississippi State with 2-1 win

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 18, 2015

Florida has found its go-to closer: Bobby Poyner.

UF's Logan Shore pitches during Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 10, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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Shore tosses complete game as UF tops Mississippi State

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 17, 2015

Behind a complete game on the mound from sophomore Logan Shore and timely hitting, the No. 8 Florida baseball team defeated Mississippi State 6-3 on Friday in Starkville, Mississippi.

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UF baseball hits the road, begins series with Mississippi State

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 16, 2015

No. 8 Florida and Mississippi State will begin a three-game series tonight at 7:30 in Starkville, Mississippi.

Josh Tobias bats during Florida's 14-8 win against Florida State on March 17 at McKethan Stadium.

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UF baseball misses opportunities in extra innings loss to FSU

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 14, 2015

Quincy Nieporte didn’t budge.

The Gators baseball team huddles prior to Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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UF faces FSU for third, final time this season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 13, 2015

After outscoring opponents by a combined 60-12 during its four-game homestand, the Florida baseball team is heading back on the road.

A.J. Puk pitches during Florida's 7-2 loss to Miami on Feb. 21 at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida pitchers face felony charges

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Apr. 13, 2015

University Police arrested two Florida baseball pitchers late Sunday night after they reportedly trespassed a posted construction site.

UF's JJ Schwarz rounds third base during Florida's 12-5 win against South Carolina on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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UF sweeps South Carolina, freshman wraps up stellar week

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 12, 2015

JJ Schwarz's bat was relatively silent through the first two games of Florida’s home series against South Carolina.

UF's Richie Martin follows through on his swing during Florida's 12-5 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida clinches series against South Carolina behind all-around strong effort

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 11, 2015

In the midst of a three-game stretch filled with high-powered offense, it was a defensive play that stood out for Florida on Saturday.

Outfielder Harrison Bader rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Florida's 14-3 win against South Carolina on April 10 at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida baseball keeps bats alive in series-opening win against South Carolina

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 10, 2015

Florida’s bats fired up on Tuesday when the No. 10 Gators scattered 22 hits during a midweek game against Stetson.

Ryan Larson bats during Florida's 14-8 win against Florida State at McKethan Stadium.

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UF baseball looking for consistency against South Carolina after big midweek win

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 9, 2015

After JJ Schwarz hit his fourth home run of the game, the freshman trotted around the infield and ducked into the dugout.

Dalton Guthrie swings at a pitch during Florida's 8-7 win against Fairfield on March 10 at McKethan Stadium. Guthrie scored the go-ahead run for Florida in its 9-7 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

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Air Jordan: Freshmen showcased value during UF baseball's blowout win against Stetson

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 8, 2015

Dalton Guthrie’s performance against Stetson had happened in any of the UF baseball team’s previous 33 games this season, it probably would have been the highlight of the night.

JJ Schwarz smiles as he runs toward home plate after hitting a two-run home run during Florida's 8-7 win against Fairfield on Tuesday at McKethan Stadium.

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Freshman hits four home runs in Gators baseball beatdown

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 7, 2015

JJ Schwarz had a night for the record books.

Harrison Bader (8) celebrates with Dalton Guthrie (5) and Richie Martin (12) after hitting a home run during Florida's 22-3 win against Rhode Island on Saturday at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida faces Stetson in midweek game

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 6, 2015

Two weeks ago, when Florida and Stetson faced off for the first time in six years, the Hatters nearly upset a struggling UF team trying to find its rhythm.