On Tuesday, the Florida Gators traveled to Jacksonville to take on North Florida. They got their first win of the season, taking the game 10-0 in seven innings.
Liam Peterson was on the mound for his first start. He was supposed to pitch on Saturday, but the game was canceled due to weather.
The Gators had an offensive showcase day. Cade Kurland started the day in the first with a single to left field and Jac Caglianone followed up with his first homerun of the season to make it 2-0.
In the second, Kurland doubled starting his day 2-2 at the plate. Luke Heyman had an RBI single to score Kurland. Gators up 3-0.
The Gators stayed scoreless in the third. In the fourth, Kurland singled, now 3-3 on the day. Bases loaded, Kurland scored on an error by North Florida to make it 4-0.
Peterson pitched three innings with seven strikeouts and only one hit. He looked solid and reliable in his first college showing.
Fisher Jameson then took the mound in the bottom of the fourth for the Gators. 4-0 Gators through four.
In the fifth, Dale Thomas doubled to left field with one out. Ty Evans then singled, advancing Thomas to third. Robertson followed up with an RBI single, scoring Thomas. 5-0 Gators. Caglianone doubled down the first base line, scoring Evans and Robertson. Gators 7-0.
In the sixth, Shelton got on base due to an error by North Florida. Shelnut walked and Shelton advanced to second. Dale Thomas reached on an error and Shelton scored, bringing the score to 8-0.
Jake Clemente then took the mound for the Gators. Jameson ended his day with two innings pitched and three strikeouts.
Kurland singled in the seventh for his fourth hit of the day. He advanced to second on a wild pitch. Kurland scored on an RBI from Heyman, now 9-0. Shelton then singled and Heyman advanced to third. Shelnut added an RBI double, scoring Heyman. Gators lead 10-0.
In the bottom of the seventh, Blake Purnell came in to the game. Clemente finishes with one inning pitched and three strikeouts. Purnell finished the game with one strikeout. Gators win 10-0, shutting out the Ospreys.
The Gators will take on North Florida at home Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m.
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