The fifth-ranked Florida Gators baseball team (13-5) returns to the diamond Thursday to kick off their 2021 Southeastern Conference campaign against the Texas A&M Aggies (15-4) for a three-game set in the comforting confines of Florida Ballpark. After losing a midweek matchup with the Florida State Seminoles, UF will be looking to get back on the winning track.
The Aggies enter the weekend riding an 11-game winning streak dating back to March 2. They struggled to open the season, losing three of their first four including a three-game series loss to the Xavier Musketeers on opening weekend. They have lost only one game since then — a 6-1 home loss in a one-off game against the Auburn Tigers on Feb. 28.
Historically, Texas A&M has been the better team in this young rivalry, having won 12 games while losing seven to Florida since their first meeting in 1992. TAMU dominated the series early and UF has been playing catch-up ever since. The two teams have split their last four matchups.
Here is a look below at the starting pitchers lined up for Tuesday night’s game along with the projected starting lineup. Scroll down further for interesting excerpts from the media guide.