Florida Gators Baseball Aims for Redemption Against Jacksonville Dolphins
Previewing Florida baseball's midweek matchup with Jacksonville
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The Florida Gators baseball team hosts the Jacksonville Dolphins on Tuesday night, seeking to even the season series after a narrow loss on March 31. The Gators will start Cooper Walls, who looks to improve after recent struggles, while Jacksonville counters with Ben Baker-Livingston.
- 01Florida lost 4-3 to Jacksonville in their previous matchup on March 31.
- 02Cooper Walls, with a 6.52 ERA, is looking for redemption after poor performances.
- 03Jacksonville's Jonah Shields and Cade Walter are key hitters to watch, both with high OPS.
- 04Florida has a strong historical record against Jacksonville, winning 14 of the last 18 matchups.
- 05The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
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The Florida Gators baseball team will host the Jacksonville Dolphins on Tuesday night, aiming to even the season series after suffering a 4-3 defeat on March 31. In that game, Florida squandered a two-run lead in the eighth inning due to a bullpen collapse. This time, Cooper Walls will take the mound for the Gators, looking to bounce back from a tough stretch where he has struggled significantly, including giving up seven runs in his last two appearances. Jacksonville will counter with Ben Baker-Livingston, who has a 5.82 ERA this season. Notably, the Gators have dominated the series historically, winning 14 of the last 18 encounters against the Dolphins. The game is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET, with coverage provided by Jeff Cardozo and Nick Belmonte on television.
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A win could boost the Gators' morale and standings as they strive for a successful season.
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