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Gators face Troy after dominant win over Miami

PUBLISHED May 30, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

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Gainesville: Florida's baseball team moved its game to an 8 p.m. start Saturday after Miami's late contest with Troy finished at 1:48 a.m., invoking the NCAA 12-hour rule; Florida then beat Miami 22-10 on May 31 to advance in the Gainesville Regional and set up a final versus Troy, with Kevin O'Sullivan coaching the Gators. Gainesville: The victory extended Florida's home-run streak to 15 games and left the Gators 41-19 entering the June 1 final, while Troy's late-night wins propelled them into a winner-take-all matchup; ACC Network scheduled Miami vs Troy at 1 p.m., and the winner on Monday advances to the Super Regionals and may host Little Rock.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

May 1: Florida began the current home-run streak during the series opener at Oklahoma.
Late-night session: Miami vs Troy finished at 1:48 a.m., invoking NCAA 12-hour rest rule and shifting schedules.
May 31: Florida defeated Miami 22-10, homering seven times and advancing in the Gainesville Regional.
May 31: Florida earlier recorded an 8-7 walk-off over Rider; Troy recorded wins to remain alive.
June 1: Winner-take-all final scheduled between Florida and Troy; winner advances to the Super Regionals and may host Little Rock.

News Intelligence

If you're a baseball fan, this is a big deal. Florida's home-run streak is impressive, and the upcoming final with Troy is a winner-take-all event. Check the ACC Network schedule to catch the action. And if you're in Gainesville, consider showing your support at the game.

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Who Benefited

Florida benefited most by advancing to the Gainesville Regional final, improving its chance to reach the Super Regionals and potentially host Little Rock if it wins the final.

Who Impacted

Teams that lost elimination games — including Miami or Troy in specific matchups — faced immediate elimination and missed opportunities to advance to the Super Regionals.