While SEC play doesn’t begin until next weekend, Sunday’s rubber game between No. 5 Florida and Jacksonville had the feeling of a conference rivalry game.
This game featured just about everything, such as pitchers working their way out of jams, clutch hitting, a rollercoaster of emotions, never-ending replay reviews, chirping from the dugouts and several on-field dustups.
In the end, the Gators (13-4) prevailed with a 5-2 victory to take the series from the Dolphins (4-10).
UF struck for two runs in the first inning. Jacob Young started things off with a double. Nathan Hickey reached on an infield single, and an overthrow by shortstop Dakota Julylia allowed Young to score.