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Florida Gators outfielder Hayden Yost (16) hits the ball in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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No. 7 Gators blow out Harvard to sweep doubleheader and series

By Hugh Green | Mar. 8

A rainy Saturday in Gainesville pushed back the start of a doubleheader between the Florida Gators and Harvard Crimson. Nevertheless, the delays didn’t affect Florida, as it breezed through its Ivy League opponent thanks to some stellar pitching performances and a phenomenal day at the plate, scoring 29 runs combined.

Florida Gators infielder Colby Shelton (10) throws the ball to first in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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No. 7 Gators shut out Harvard in convincing victory

By Hugh Green | Mar. 7

Sophomore right-hander Liam Peterson’s first three outings of the 2025 season were phenomenal. Entering the weekend, he had a 3-0 record with a 1.12 ERA. The Palm Harbor, Florida, native might have outdone himself on Friday night, as he tied his career-high in strikeouts.

Florida Gators pitcher Jake Clemente (20) throws to pick off a runner at first in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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No. 7 Gators take down FAU to get back in the win column

By Hugh Green | Mar. 5

After an 11-0 start to their season, the Florida Gators dropped consecutive games to Miami and UCF. In need of a bounceback, UF leaned on great pitching performances and timely home runs to secure a midweek victory against an in-state rival.

Florida infielder Colby Shelton (10) celebrates with infielder Cade Kurland (4) and infielder/outfielder Bobby Boser (6) after a home run as the Florida Gators face the Dayton Flyers on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 7 Gators dismantled by UCF as they drop second straight

By Hugh Green | Mar. 4

Florida allowed 13 runs for the second straight game and dropped a midweek matchup against UCF.

Florida Gators catcher Brody Donay (29) flips his bat after hitting the first home run of the season in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Florida surrenders season-high 13 runs, drops series finale against Miami

By Jack Meyer | Mar. 2

The Florida Gators baseball team was hit with its first loss of the 2025 season after surrendering a season-high 13 runs to the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon.

Florida freshman Luke Heyman rounds the bases during the Gators' 3-0 win against Florida A&M Friday, June 2, 2023.

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Luke Heyman homers twice in Florida’s series-clinching victory over Miami

By Jack Meyer | Mar. 1

Thanks in part to Luke Heyman’s two home runs, the Florida Gators secured a series-clinching victory against the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon.

Florida Gators outfielder/infielder Ashton Wilson (30) dives past second base while stealing in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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No. 8 Gators power past Miami to open series and remain undefeated

By Hugh Green | Feb. 28

Bobby Boser and Brendan Lawson went deep in the third inning to lead Florida past Miami.

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No. 8 Florida outlasts UNF in back-and-forth battle

By Hugh Green | Feb. 26

No. 8 Florida Gators baseball took down the UNF Ospreys in a marathon game that had pulses racing.

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Chaotic night on the diamond ends in a Florida midweek victory over Stetson

By Hugh Green | Feb. 25

Two things you don’t see every day on a baseball diamond: the game being finished under protest and a dropped fly ball in center field that goes over the wall for a home run. Both things happened Tuesday night, as Florida won a wild battle against Stetson.

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Luke Heyman and Colby Shelton hope to spark Florida title run after bypassing professional offers

By Hugh Green | Feb. 24

Luke Heyman and Colby Shelton decided to come back to Florida for their junior years, hoping to bring a title back to Gainesville.

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Brendan Lawson goes deep for the first time as Florida grounds the Flyers

By Hugh Green | Feb. 22

Brendan Lawson blasted his first career homer — a grand slam — as Florida secured a series victory over Dayton.

Florida Gators pitcher Liam Peterson (12) celebrates after shutting down a batter to close an inning in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Florida tallies season-high 13 runs, dismantles Dayton in weekend series opener

By Jack Meyer | Feb. 21

The Florida Gators notched their fourth double-digit run tally in just five games this season en route to a dominant series-opening win over Dayton on Friday night.

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Brody Donay continues to mash as Florida pulls away from Jacksonville in first midweek victory

By Hugh Green | Feb. 18

Brody Donay crushed his fourth homer in as many games to help Florida down Jacksonville.

Pierce Coppola throws out a pitch in Florida's win against Air Force on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Career days from Pierce Coppola and Brody Donay lead Florida to sweep over Air Force

By Jack Meyer | Feb. 15

The Florida Gators completed their season-opening sweep with a pair of dominant victories in a Saturday doubleheader against Air Force.

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Liam Peterson’s career night leads Florida to shutout victory over Air Force on opening night

By Hugh Green | Feb. 14

Liam Peterson’s shutdown performance led the Gators to victory over Air Force on opening night.

Gators sophomore baseball player Ashton Wilson, 30, huddles with the team during the UF vs. Mississippi State on March 31, 2024.

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Gators set to begin road back to Omaha in 2025

By Hugh Green | Feb. 13

After a magical run to the College World Series in 2024, Florida is ready to start its trek back to the biggest stage with a group of returners and new faces.

Florida left-handed pitcher Pierce Coppola gazes across the field at Condron Ballpark during a practice session last Fall.

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Two season-ending injuries and one comeback campaign later, Florida pitcher Pierce Coppola set to shine in 2025

By Jack Meyer | Jan. 28

After suffering back-to-back season-ending injuries and returning to the mound for the Gators in 2024, 6-foot-8 left-hander Pierce Coppola is set to serve as a key piece in Florida’s pitching rotation this coming Spring.

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From scorekeeper to starter: Ashton Wilson’s UF baseball journey

By Jackson Colding | Nov. 12, 2024

Before UF head coach Kevin O’Sullivan began recruiting Wilson that summer, he planned on playing one more season in junior college. However, he changed his plans after receiving a call from O’Sullivan with a chance to play for the Gators.

Gators baseball freshman pitcher Liam Peterson strides to the plate in the team's win over Columbia University on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

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Three takeaways from Florida baseball’s double header against South Florida

By Luke Adragna | Nov. 10, 2024

The Florida Gators baseball team hosted the USF Bulls Sunday afternoon for a pair of exhibition games. It gave both teams the opportunity to showcase some of the young talent on each roster ahead of the 2025 season.

Florida junior two-way star Jac Caglianone celebrates with his teammates after hitting a three-run home run against North Carolina State at the Men’s College World Series in Omaha on Monday, June 17, 2024.

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Jac Caglianone selected No. 6 overall to the Kansas City Royals in MLB Draft

By Max Tucker | July 14, 2024

Florida baseball phenom Jac Caglianone’s dream turned into a reality Sunday night when the Kansas City Royals selected the former two-way star with the No. 6 pick in the MLB Draft.