Florida Gators take opening series over Siena with 10-2 win

University of Florida pitcher Jackson Kowar on the mound during the 2017 Gainesville Super Regional vs. Wake Forest / Gator Country photo by David BowieJackson Kowar took the mound in front of dozens of Major League Scouts and Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox. Kowar is a sure-fire first round draft picks this year but Siena wasn’t intimidated.

Jordan Bishop jumped on a first pitch fastball and doubled to left center with one out and 6-3, 280 pound first baseman Joe Drpich took Kowar deep to left field to give the Saints a 2-0 win. Kowar struggled to get out of the inning, needing 23 pitches to get out of the initial frame.

“People know we’re going to throw strikes and be around the plate,”…