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UF's Logan Shore pitches during Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 10, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida falls to Vanderbilt on road

By IAN COHEN | May 7, 2015

Florida’s best chances at scoring came in the fourth inning.

Former Florida baseball player Preston Tucker hits a three-run home run in a 9-2 win against Florida State on March 13, 2012. Tucker will join the Houston Astros on Thursday.

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Former Florida baseball standout gets called up to the Big Leagues

By Patrick Pinak | May 7, 2015

One of Florida baseball’s greatest all-time players has earned a call up to the show.

UF's Richie Martin follows through on his swing during Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11 at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida closes out non-conference play with 5-1 win over USF

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 5, 2015

Heading into the fifth inning of its midweek game against USF with a 2-1 lead on Tuesday, the No. 10 Florida baseball team looked to tack on some insurance runs.

UF's Ryan Larson follows through on a swing during the Florida Gators' 7-4 win against the Alabama Crimson Tide on March 28, 2015, at McKethan Stadium in Gainesville, Florida.

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Sophomore comes up with big hit as Florida wins series against the Georgia Bulldogs

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 3, 2015

With the series against Georgia on the line, Ryan Larson came in clutch on Sunday.

Freshman Jeremy Vasquez runs toward first base during Florida's 7-4 win against Alabama on March 28 at McKethan Stadium.

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Freshman helps Florida even series with Georgia

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 2, 2015

Jeremy Vasquez stood calm, cool, and collected in the batter’s box during the ninth inning on Saturday.

UF coach Kevin O'Sullivan watches from outside the dugout during the Gators' 9-7 loss to Southern Miss. in game one of NCAA Super Regional play in McKethan stadium Saturday, June 6, 2009. O'Sullivan and the Gators were eliminated from the 2014 NCAA Tournament in the regional round on Saturday.

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Florida overwhelmed by Georgia in road battle

By IAN COHEN | May 1, 2015

Harrison Bader slumped his shoulders.

Dalton Guthrie swings at a pitch during Florida's 8-7 win against Fairfield on March 10 at McKethan Stadium. Guthrie scored the go-ahead run for Florida in its 9-7 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

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Florida denies Kentucky sweep in series finale

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 26, 2015

Harrison Bader walked up to the plate, kicked the dirt off his bat and squared his shoulders towards the mound.

UF's Richie Martin follows through on his swing during Florida's 12-5 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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Kentucky takes series as Florida baseball’s rally falls short

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 25, 2015

Richie Martin stood at the plate with the game on the line.

UF's Logan Shore pitches during Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida baseball blanked by Kentucky

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 24, 2015

Florida’s hitters looked lost against Kentucky’s Zack Brown.

UF's Logan Shore pitches during Florida's 14-3 win against South Carolina on April 10, 2015 at McKethan Stadium. Shore pitched seven innings giving up two earned runs in a loss to Auburn on Thursday night.

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A Shore thing: Sophomore pitcher proving his worth

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 21, 2015

Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is a bit hard to describe.

Josh Tobias bats during Florida's 14-8 win against Florida State on March 17 at McKethan Stadium.

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UF baseball tops Bethune-Cookman with timely hitting

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 21, 2015

Richie Martin wasn’t sure whether to keep running. Good thing he did.

UF's Dane Dunning pitches during Florida's 7-4 win against Alabama on March 28, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

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Air Jordan: Three questions for the UF baseball team heading into the final stretch

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 20, 2015

The No. 6 Florida baseball team is three-quarters of the way through the regular season. With just 14 games before postseason play begins — including a midweek against Bethune-Cookman tonight — here are three questions for the Gators.

UF's Peter Alonso bats during Florida's win against South Carolina on April 10, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

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Sophomore hits two home runs, UF sweeps Mississippi State

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 19, 2015

Peter Alonso finally found his groove.

UF's Bobby Poyner throws a slider during Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida clinch series against Mississippi State with 2-1 win

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 18, 2015

Florida has found its go-to closer: Bobby Poyner.

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Shore tosses complete game as UF tops Mississippi State

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 17, 2015

Behind a complete game on the mound from sophomore Logan Shore and timely hitting, the No. 8 Florida baseball team defeated Mississippi State 6-3 on Friday in Starkville, Mississippi.