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