Final season opener at McKethan Stadium is a win

University of Florida junior Kirby McMullen runs out a ground ball against the Miami Hurricanes / Gator Country photo by David BowieKirby McMullen walked up to the plate with Post Malone’s “Saint Tropez” playing through the stadium speakers.

“Such, a long time. I’ve been waitin’, I’ve been waitin’ for a long time,” Malone croons on the verse.

The song fits McMullen well. The senior from nearby Ocala came into the year with just 31 career at-bats for the Gators but was starting at third base and hitting third in the lineup. McMullen went 1-2 with two walks as the Gators beat Marshall 9-2 to open the 2019 season. It was his first start at third base and he’s been praised all offseason by his…