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Florida pitcher Jac Caglianone stands near the mound during the Gators' 17-8 victory over the Auburn Tigers Sunday, April 2, 2023.

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Volunteers rout Gators in mercy-rule victory to avoid sweep

By Ethan Eibe | Apr. 8, 2023

A day after showcasing his light tower power at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, the sophomore failed to prove his prowess on the mound. The No. 3 Florida Gators (27-6, 9-3 SEC) were unable to recover from Caglianone’s rough start in a 14-3 mercy-rule loss to the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (22-10, 5-7 SEC) Saturday afternoon.

Florida pitcher Jac Caglianone pitches the ball during the Gators' 17-8 victory against the Auburn Tigers Sunday, April 2, 2023.

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Waldrep dominates, Gators hit four home runs to win series against Tennessee

By Ethan Eibe | Apr. 7, 2023

A cold, rainy evening in Knoxville, Tennessee, didn’t deter the No. 3 Florida Gators (27-5, 9-2 SEC) in their 9-3 victory against the No. 11 Tennesee Volunteers (21-10, 4-7 SEC). The win gives UF an unbeaten 8-0 record in away games and its first series win against the Vols since April 2018.

Florida outfielder Michael Robertson runs toward third base during the Gators' 17-8 victory against the Auburn Tigers Sunday, April 2, 2023.

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Florida earns series-opening win over Tennessee

By Topher Adams | Apr. 6, 2023

The No. 3 Florida Gators (26-5, 8-2 SEC) defeated the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (21-9, 4-6 SEC) 6-1 Thursday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. This is the second time this season UF held a conference opponent to one or fewer runs.

Florida first baseman BT Riopelle slides into home plate in the Gators' 17-8 victory against the Auburn Tigers Sunday, April 2, 2023.

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Florida outlasts Bethune-Cookman in midweek matchup

By Topher Adams | Apr. 4, 2023

The Florida Gators (25-5, 7-2 SEC) defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (16-13, 7-2 SWAC) 8-4 Tuesday night at Condron Ballpark. Five UF pitchers combined to hold the Wildcats to four runs on four hits.

Catcher Luke Heyman celebrates with his teammates after he hit a grand slam in the bottom of the eighth in a 17-8 victory against the Auburn Tigers Sunday, April 2, 2023.

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Offensive avalanche gives No. 3 Florida series win over Auburn

By Ethan Eibe | Apr. 2, 2023

Heyman emptied the bases with a grand slam to left field. His eight RBI was just a slice of the offensive pie in No. 3 Florida’s 17-8 win against the Auburn Tigers Sunday afternoon at Condron Ballpark.

Florida catcher BT Riopelle jogs to first base during the Gators' 10-1 loss to the Auburn Tigers Friday, March 31, 2023.

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Florida cruises past Auburn behind season-high in hits

By Topher Adams | Apr. 1, 2023

The No. 3 Florida Gators (23-5, 6-2 SEC) defeated the Auburn Tigers (18-8-1, 3-5 SEC) 12-5 Saturday night at Condron Ballpark. UF set a new season-high with 19 hits.

Florida pitcher Brandon Sproat pitches the ball during the Gators' 10-1 loss to the Auburn Tigers Friday, March 31, 2023.

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Sproat’s short outing spells disaster in Gators’ blowout loss to Auburn

By Ethan Eibe | Mar. 31, 2023

Brandon Sproat glanced toward the Gators dugout as his head coach, Kevin O’Sullivan, emerged from the top step.

Florida two-way player Jac Caglianone walks to the dugout after a home run in the Gators' 14-6 loss to the Miami Hurricanes March 4, 2023.

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Florida bats bring the goods in conference play

By Topher Adams | Mar. 27, 2023

The No. 3 Florida Gators (22-4, 5-1 SEC) swept the No. 13 Ole Miss Rebels (15-9, 0-6 SEC) in a three-game series. UF started the Southeastern Conference season with a series win over the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Florida infielders Josh Rivera and Cade Kurland celebrate an out in No. 6 Florida’s 14-4 mercy-rule win against the No. 22 Miami Hurricanes at Condron Ballpark Sunday, March 5, 2023

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Heyman’s homers, strong bullpen effort help Gators sweep Rebels

By Ethan Eibe | Mar. 26, 2023

Heyman lofted the second and third home runs of his college career in the No. 3 Florida Gators’ (22-4, 5-1 SEC) 7-4 win against No. 13 Ole Miss (15-9, 0-6 SEC) at Swayze Field.

Sophomore Jac Caglianone swings his bat in a 14-6 defeat against the Miami Hurricanes Saturday, March 4, 2023.

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No. 3 Gators route No. 13 Rebels to sweep doubleheader, win series

By Ethan Eibe | Mar. 25, 2023

Caglianone’s nation-leading 16th home run was the catalyst for UF’s offense in the No. 3 Gators’ (21-4, 4-1 SEC) 12-8 defeat of the No. 13 Ole Miss Rebels (15-8, 0-5 SEC) at Swayze Field.

Florida shortstop Josh Rivera celebrates a run during the Gators' 13-7 win against Cincinnati Bearcats Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

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Florida use late-game rally to secure game one win against Ole Miss

By Topher Adams | Mar. 25, 2023

The No. 3 Florida Gators (20-4, 3-1 SEC) defeated the No. 13 Ole Miss Rebels (15-7, 0-4 SEC) 9-7. UF scored six runs in the last two innings to secure a game one victory over the reigning national champions.

Florida right fielder Ty Evans flips his bat after he hit a home run in the Gators' 14-4 win over the Miami Hurricanes Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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Florida uses eighth-inning surge in comeback win over Florida State

By Topher Adams | Mar. 21, 2023

The No. 3 Florida Gators (19-4, 2-1 SEC) defeated the Florida State Seminoles (12-9, 3-3 ACC) 9-5 Tuesday night in Tallahassee, Florida. Sophomore lefty reliever Philip Abner earned the win. He allowed no runs on two hits and struck out six batters in 2 1/3 innings of action.

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Brandon Neely pitches in a 14-4 victory against the Miami Hurricanes Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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Gators drop series finale to Crimson Tide

By Jackson Reyes | Mar. 17, 2023

The No. 5 Florida Gators (18-4, 2-1 SEC) lost to the No. 24 Alabama Crimson Tide (17-4, 1-2 SEC) 6-3 in the final game of Florida’s Southeastern Conference series opener. UF split its doubleheader with Bama after the loss in Condron Ballpark Friday night.

Junior shortstop Josh Rivers swings his bat in a 14-4 victory against the Miami Hurricanes Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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Gators walk it off to clinch series victory against Crimson Tide

By Jackson Reyes | Mar. 17, 2023

The No. 5 Florida Gators (18-3, 2-0 SEC) defeated the No. 24 Alabama Crimson Tide (16-4, 0-2 SEC) 8-7 in the first game of a doubleheader Friday in Condron Ballpark. The win clinched the series victory for UF to open Southeastern Conference play.

Junior pitcher Brandon Sproat prepares to throw a pitch in a 10-4 victory against the Miami Hurricanes Friday, March 3, 2023.

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Sproat dominates No. 24 Alabama in SEC Opener

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 16, 2023

The No. 5 Florida Gators (17-3, 1-0 SEC) defeated the No. 24 Alabama Crimson Tide (16-3, 0-1 SEC) 3-0 Thursday evening to open Southeastern Conference play. In what was expected to be a back-and-forth offensive showdown, a pitching duel occurred.

Florida shortstop Josh Rivera throws the ball in the Gators' loss to the Miami Hurricanes Saturday, March 4, 2023.

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No. 5 Florida picks up midweek victory against North Florida

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 14, 2023

The No. 5 Florida Gators (15-3) defeated the North Florida Ospreys (10-7) 7-2 at Condron Ballpark Tuesday evening. The Gators had their second game of the season without a home run but cruised to victory with a late-inning offensive effort.

Florida sophomore Jac Caglianone pitches the ball in the Gators's 14-4 mercy-rule win against the No. 22 Miami Hurricanes at Condron Ballpark Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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No. 6 Gators wrap up series against Saints with one-sided slugfest

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 12, 2023

The No. 6 Florida Gators (15-3) crushed the Siena Saints (2-13) 12-2 Sunday afternoon to finalize the series sweep and preserve its perfect all-time record versus the Saints. UF had eleven hits and three home runs and is now 18-0 against the Saints.

Florida right fielder Ty Evans runs toward first base in the Gators' 14-4 win against the Miami Hurricanes Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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Gators pitchers combine for dominant showing against Siena

By Jackson Reyes | Mar. 11, 2023

The No. 6 Florida Gators (14-3) defeated the Siena Saints (2-12) 11-0 Saturday evening at Condron Ballpark. Junior third baseman Colby Halter finished the game with three runs batted in.

Florida second baseman Cade Kurland swings his bat in the Gators' 14-4 win against the Miami Hurricanes Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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No. 6 Gators defeat Saints in low-scoring battle

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 11, 2023

Weather delays watered down the Gators' hot bats against the Saints in Condron Ballpark Friday night. The No. 6 Florida Gators (13-3) barely edged out the Siena Saints (2-11) 3-2.

Gators designated hitter Jac Caglianone swings the bat against the Miami Hurricanes in an 14-6 defeat Saturday, March 4, 2023.

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No. 6 Gators mercy rule Florida Atlantic to sweep mid-week series

By Ethan Eibe | Mar. 8, 2023

A long grand slam to right field — Caglianone’s 11th of the season – tied a bow on the 12-3 No. 6 Florida Gators’ 11-0 mercy rule win against the 7-6 Florida Atlantic Owls Wednesday night at Condron Ballpark.