Caglianone’s home run streak ended Saturday, but the Gators got a much-needed victory against the Commodores to avoid a series sweep. Shelnut provided five RBIs on the day and an outstanding performance from Fisher Jameson out of the bullpen lifted the Gators over Vanderbilt 6-2.
It was a quiet first few innings for the Gators, until the fourth when Kurland got them on the board, 2-1, with a RBI double to score Shelton.
Tyler Shelnut gave the Gators the lead with a three run home run in the fifth, going up 4-2.
Shelnut continued to get the Gators on the board with a 2 RBI double in the ninth, tying his career-high five RBI, which he set Tuesday against Jacksonville.
Fisher Jameson recorded the save on the day, his second career save, throwing 3.1 innings with six strikeouts.
The Gators win 6-2 and avoid going below .500 on the season, now 20-19 overall, 8-10 SEC.
Head Coach Kevin O’Sullivan said postgame on the win and moving forward, “Obviously, everything is in front of us and every game matters,” he said. “Every game seems like a playoff game and we’re going to have to continue to play well, that’s for sure.”
The Gators will take on Stetson at home at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. They will travel to Arkansas for an SEC series next weekend.
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