Seminoles jump on Gators early in rout
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 2, 2010TAMPA — After pitching a shutout in his first start, Anthony DeSclafani could not record an out in his second appearance this season.
TAMPA — After pitching a shutout in his first start, Anthony DeSclafani could not record an out in his second appearance this season.
TAMPA — Anthony DeSclafani looked uncomfortable on the mound against FSU from his first pitch — an awkward throw that left his hand late in his follow-through.
Entering the season, Florida’s offensive philosophy was simple: Get on base and let Preston Tucker bring you home.
After struggling with his command in his first start of the season, Tommy Toledo blamed it on jitters.
Hudson Randall’s first start was just like he imagined. Only wetter.
The Gators’ freshmen are most comfortable in the spotlight and on the field.
Mike Zunino couldn’t have asked for a better conclusion to his first weekend with the Gators.
The Gators’ No. 1 recruiting class is proving that it is deserving of the honor.
Gators fans looking for opening-night souvenirs should have camped out behind the left-field bleachers.
Last year’s group of freshmen pitchers went through it all.
Every eye in McKethan Stadium zones in on the aluminum bat — an innocent yet intimidating instrument.
Just one year ago, Tommy Toledo was dealing with the disappointment of missing the entire 2009 season.
In a game defined by box scores, Hampton Tignor’s name has been near irrelevant the past two years.
Florida seems to have everything figured out entering the 2010 season.
Bryson Smith has been impressed by the quality of pitchers he has faced so far, and he has only seen action in scrimmages against his teammates.
It wasn’t hard for the Gators to exceed expectations last season.
The Gators have come from behind to win 27 games this season, but it was their inability to protect a five-run lead that ended their season.
The Gators have come from behind to win 27 games this season, but it was their inability to protect a 6-1 lead that ended their season.
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A season's worth of accomplishments earned UF the No. 8 national seed and the right to host an NCAA Super Regional, but Southern Miss continued to defy the odds in its unlikely run for Omaha, Neb., with a 9-7 victory in McKethan Stadium on Saturday.