Gators use hot start to blow out Miami, take series

Jud Fabian prepares to swing against Georgia State on Feb. 26, 2022. GatorCountry photo by David Bowie.After they scored five runs in the ninth inning on Saturday night, the Gators’ offense picked up right where they left off in Sunday afternoon’s rubber game at No. 22 Miami.

Hurricanes starter Jake Garland didn’t give up an earned run in his first two starts of the season. The No. 14 Gators roughed him up for three runs in the first inning and bounced him out of the game before the third inning was over.

UF then capitalized on 13 walks by Miami’s nine relievers to gradually expand their lead and cruise to an easy 11-3 win to take the series. The Gators have now won 11 of the last 13 series…