SB: Gators Tame Tigers in Baton Rouge as Walton Earns 1,000th Career Victory

Florida head coach Tim Walton picked up his 1,000 career win — becoming the second fastest in Division I history to reach that milestone — Sunday in Baton Rouge as the Gators prevailed 2-1 over LSU.

The Gators suffered a series-opening, run-rule loss Friday but rebounded with back-to-back victories on Saturday and Sunday to take the series.

The Gators improve to 38-13 overall, 14-3 on the road, and 13-11 in conference play — fifth in the SEC. LSU, on the other hand, drops to 32-19 overall and 11-10 in conference action — ninth in the SEC.

Game 1

Final (R/H/E)

#9 Florida: 1 / 2 / 0

#19 LSU: 9 / 17 / 2

Pitching Decision

Win: Kilponen (17-4)

Loss: Hightower (12-6)

Individual Stats

Sr. RHP Hightower: 3 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

So. LHP Pittman: 2.2 IP, 10 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

1. Jr. 2B Wallace: 0-2, BB
2. Sr. RF Lindsey: 0-3
3. Sr. 3B Echols: 1-1, 2 BB
4. Fr. DP Walsh: 0-3, 2 K
5. So. C Wilkie: 0-3
6. So. CF Kistler: 1-3
7. Jr. SS Longley: 0-2
8. So. 1B A. Goelz: 0-2
9. Fr. LF Falby: 0-2, K

Game 2

Final (R/H/E)

#9 Florida: 6 / 12 / 0

#19 LSU: 1 / 2 / 4

Pitching Decision

Win: Delbrey (12-2)

Loss: Wickersham (2-5)

Individual Stats

Fr. RHP Delbrey: 6 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Jr. LHP Trlicek: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

1. Jr. 2B Wallace: 2-4, 2 RBI
2. Sr. RF Lindsey: 2-4, 2 R, RBI, HR (3), K
3. Sr. 3B Echols: 1-4
4. Fr. SS Walsh: 1-4, R, K
5. Fr. C Roe: 1-4
6. So. LF Kistler: 3-4, R, 2 RBI, K
7. Fr. DP Decker: 0-1, R, BB
8. So. 1B A. Goelz: 1-4, R
9. Fr. CF Falby: 1-3

Game 3

Final (R/H/E)

#9 Florida: 2 / 6 / 0

#19 LSU: 1 / 6 / 0

Pitching Decision

Win: Lugo (9-4)

Loss: Kilponen (17-5)

Individual Stats

Sr. RHP Hightower: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

Jr. LHP Trlicek: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K

Sr. RHP Lugo: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

1. Jr. 2B Wallace: 0-1, 3 BB, HBP, SB (42)
2. Sr. RF Lindsey: 1-5, R, RBI, , HR (4) 4 K
3. Sr. 3B Echols: 0-4, BB
4. Fr. SS Walsh: 1-4, BB
5. Fr. C Roe: 0-4, K
6. So. CF Kistler: 1-3, R, BB, K
7. Fr. DP Decker: 2-2, BB
8. So. 1B A. Goelz: 1-3
9. Fr. LF Falby: 0-3, RBI

Rivalry Showdown on Deck

Florida will head to Tallahassee Wednesday to take on No. 4 Florida State. The Gators will look to even the season series after they lost in extra innings last month in Gainesville. Wednesday’s first pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the rivalry matchup will air on ESPNU.