Leftwich’s brilliance seals series for Gators

University of Florida pitcher Jack Leftwich delivers to the plate in his first start of the 2019 season / Gator Country photo by David BowieJack Leftwich has had to battle this season. A blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand has caused him to miss three starts and leave two other early. A rolled left ankle, which Kevin O’Sullivan recognized publicly for the first time Friday, hindered his delivery.

Friday night he was healthy and he was good.

Really good.

Leftwich threw a complete game, two hit, shutout while striking out nine Missouri Tigers in a 2-0 win. The sophomore outdueled future first round pick TJ Sikkema, who has the lowest ERA in the SEC. Sikkema threw a complete game of…