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Previewing Florida baseball's midweek matchup with Jacksonville
TL;DR
Florida baseball faces Jacksonville on Tuesday, aiming to even the season series after a previous 4-3 loss. The Gators' bullpen struggled in the last matchup, and they will look for improved performance this time.
Key points
- Florida baseball hosts Jacksonville on Tuesday night
- Gators lost to Jacksonville 4-3 on March 31
- Florida's bullpen struggled in the last matchup
- Cooper Walls will start for Florida
- Billy Barlow may be used in a long-relief role
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Florida baseball hosts the Jacksonville Dolphins on Tuesday night as the Gators look to even up the season series.
Florida lost to Jacksonville, 4-3, on March 31 after blowing a two-run lead in the top of the eighth. It was a bullpen implosion last time around. Billy Barlow and Cooper Walls combined to hit two batters, give up a walk and two hits as the Dolphins scored three late in the game. Walls will get the start this time, looking for some redemption on multiple levels. He gave up three runs and failed to record an out last week against Bethune-Cookman, too.
The Gators are also likely to use Barlow again in a long-relief role. Left-handed freshmen Eli Blair and Jackson Hoyt are available, as are Caden McDonald and Schuyler Sandford. If Kevin O'Sullivan sees the game is close, he could use one of his top relief arms. Hopefully, the offense scores more than four runs this time, so the Gators don't have to do that, though.
Projected Starting Lineup: Florida Gators
| Pos | Name | AVG | OBP | SLG | AB | R | H | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Karson Bowen | .242 | .340 | .364 | 132 | 24 |
Q&A
What was the outcome of the last Florida vs. Jacksonville baseball game?
Florida lost to Jacksonville 4-3 on March 31 after blowing a two-run lead.
Who is starting for Florida in the upcoming game against Jacksonville?
Cooper Walls is set to start for Florida in the matchup against Jacksonville.
What issues did Florida's bullpen face in the last game against Jacksonville?
Florida's bullpen struggled by hitting batters, giving up walks, and allowing two hits, resulting in three late runs for Jacksonville.
What changes might Florida make to their pitching strategy for the game?
Florida may use Billy Barlow in a long-relief role and could deploy top relief arms if the game remains close.
