South Carolina looks to complete a sweep of free-falling No. 24 Florida, losers of 6 in a row, on Sunday in Gainesville
South Carolina (25-10) and No. 24 Florida (17-17) represent clubs moving in opposite directions as they close a three-game series on Sunday at Contron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. The Gamecocks have already clinched the series victory and have won four straight to improve to 8-6, tied for third in the Southeastern Conference’s East Division. The Gators, conversely, take a six-game losing streak into Sunday’s game and at 6-8 are sixth in the SEC East. South Carolina played in a super regional last year after missing the NCAA tournament in 2022, while Florida’s run of 15 straight NCAA appearances includes a runner-up finish at last year’s College World Series.
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Game Date: April 14, 2024
Game Time: 12 p.m. ET
TV: SEC Network (Local)
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The Gamecocks never trailed Saturday, holding on for a 9-8 victory after jumping out to a 9-3 lead. Ethan Petry and Dalton Reeves clubbed two-run homers and each drove in three runs in the win. Petry slashes .325/.497/.693 with team highs of 13 home runs and 31 RBI.
The Gators got four runs in the eighth to get to within a run but got no closer. Jac Caglianone launched a two-run homer in the bottom of the first to tie the game 2-2 and Ty Evans, who was 4-for-4, hit a solo shot in the second. Caglianone hits .391/.485/.819 and leads the club with 19 home runs and 39 RBI.
Caglianone (3-0), a left-hander, takes the hill on Sunday for Florida. In 34.1 innings, he has a 3.67 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 44 strikeouts. South Carolina gives the ball to lefty Matthew Becker (4-1). In 26.2 innings, Becker posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.18 WHIP while striking out 37.
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