Fansided · Feb 28
Florida Gators News: Baseball gets massive win, Softball looks mortal
Florida's Liam Peterson (12) was the starting pitcher for the Gators on Opening Day against UAB, Friday, February 13, 2026, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. The Gators lost Game 1 to the Blazers 9-7. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2026 | Cyndi Chambers/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe annual series against Miami is always a good benchmark for the Gators to see where they are truly at in the season. While Florida was off to a 9-1 start, they had yet to face the meat of their schedule. The Gators took to the road to face 10-0 Miami and came away with a game one victory while looking like the far more complete team in the process.