The No. 8 Florida Gators secured a thrilling 7-6 walk-off victory against North Florida despite a late rally from the Ospreys. Florida collected a season-high 14 hits, with Brendan Lawson leading the charge with a three-hit performance. Brody Donay blasted his fifth home run of the season, while the Gators received solid pitching from freshman Niko Janssens, who went 2 1/3 shutout innings in his collegiate debut.
The game was tied 6-6 in the ninth inning before Lawson scored the winning run on a wild pitch. Reliever Caden McDonald earned his first career win for Florida. The Gators have now extended their winning streak to nine games, marking their best start since 2020.
Head Coach Kevin O’Sullivan praised his team’s performance, emphasizing the importance of experiencing challenging games like this. He also highlighted Cade Kurland’s strong offensive week and the upcoming tough series against Miami.
The Gators will face off against in-state rival Miami in a three-game series starting on February 28. The series promises to be a competitive challenge for the Gators, who look to continue their winning streak and maintain their momentum throughout the season. Florida fans can catch the action on SEC Network+ as the Gators aim to build on their impressive start to the season.
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