GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 1 Gators continue to ride the longest season-opening winning streak in school history into a three-game series with South Florida this weekend. Florida (13-0) is one of four remaining undefeated teams in Division I.
Florida’s pitching staff is currently one of the nation’s stingiest, as it enters the weekend ranked 22nd nationally with a 2.45 earned run average. The bullpen is also riding a streak of 21.2 consecutive scoreless innings, and boasts a season ERA of 1.56.
All three games this weekend will stream live on SEC Network+, via the ESPN app. See below for start times and pitching matchups.
SATURDAY PARKING INFORMATION
With the Florida-Kentucky men’s basketball game tipping off at 1 p.m., the flat portion of the O’Connell Center lot will be reserved for pass-holding fans until 1:30 p.m., after which spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Garage parking in the O’Connell Center lot is available the entire day until filled.
Fans can park in the UF Law School and Fraternity Row lots on a first-come, first-served basis the entire day as well.
Free shuttle services will be provided from Garage 14 off Gale Lemerand Dr. Drop-off locations will be at Gate 2 of Exactech Arena for basketball, and at the Lemerand Center entrance on Stadium Rd. for baseball. Shuttles will run until 30 minutes after the conclusion of the baseball game.
PITCHING MATCHUPS
Friday | 6:30 p.m. (SECN+)
Saturday | 4 p.m. (SECN+)
Sunday | 1 p.m. (SECN+)
Florida
RHP Tommy Mace (2-0)
RHP Jack Leftwich (1-0)
LHP Hunter Barco (2-0)
USF
RHP Collin Sullivan (1-1)
RHP Jack Jasiak (1-1)
RHP Carson Ragsdale (1-0)
SERIES HISTORY
* Overall – Florida leads, 62-26
* In Gainesville – Florida leads, 42-10
* Under O’Sullivan – Florida leads, 19-3
PROMOTIONS
Friday, March 6th vs. South Florida
* Final Season Sign – Stop by the final season sign located next to the Gators Sports Shop on the concourse and take a photo!
* Food Truck Fridays – Food Truck Fridays are back! Mayflower Cellars and Cilantro Tacos will be serving food throughout the game on the third base concourse, next to autograph alley.
* Dazzlers – Members of the Dazzlers will join Albert in attendance for the game.
* Foul Ball for Queso – If a fan catches a clean foul ball out of the air with no deflections, everyone in attendance will win free queso!
* Pepsi Ticket Deal – Fans may purchase the Pepsi ticket deal – which includes a ticket, hot dog, and drink – for only $7 each. This offer is only available for walk-up purchases the day of the game.
* UFAA Ticket Deal – All UFAA members may purchase half-priced general admission tickets.
* Military and First Responders – All military members and first responders, active and retired, may purchase half-priced general admission tickets.
Saturday, March 7th vs. South Florida
* Final Season Sign – Stop by the final season sign located next to the Gators Sports Shop on the concourse and take a photo!
* Foul Ball for Queso – If a fan catches a clean foul ball out of the air with no deflections, everyone in attendance will win free queso!
* Section Wars – Two sections will compete against each other for the chance to win a prize courtesy of Domino’s.
* Military and First Responders – All military members and first responders, active and retired, may purchase half-priced GA tickets.
* Seniors – All senior citizens, ages 55 and older, may purchase half-priced general admission tickets while supplies last.
Sunday, March 8th vs. South Florida
* Giveaway – Digital wristwatch to the first 500 fans in attendance
* Community Anthem – Kids (12 and under) can stand on the field next to their favorite Gators during the National Anthem! Sign-ups for this are on the third base side in autograph alley, beginning at 12 p.m. Sign-ups end at 12:30 p.m.
* Kids Circle The Bases – Kids (12 and under) can circle the bases following the game! Sign-ups for this are on the third base side in autograph alley, beginning in the 8th inning.
* Final Season Sign – Stop by the final season sign located next to the Gators Sports Shop on the concourse and take a photo!
* Foul Ball for Queso – If a fan catches a clean foul ball out of the air with no deflections, everyone in attendance will win free queso!
* Dollar Sundays – Fans may purchase general admission tickets for only $1!
