Florida baseball takes on the Virginia Cavaliers in the opening game fo the College World Series on Friday, June 16, and if you are looking to follow this evening’s action on the clay diamond, you have come to the right place.
The Orange and Blue earned a share of the Southeastern Conference’s regular-season title but were unable to earn the tournament crown, getting upended by the Vanderbilt Commodores in the semifinals — Vandy’s first win in five tries during the 2023 campaign. Nonetheless, Kevin O’Sullivan’s squad finished the season ranked second in the nation according to most major polls.
The Gators then went on to win the Gainesville Regionals, taking two out of three from the Texas Tech Red Raiders to advance to the next round while also dispensing of the FAMU Rattlers and UConn Huskies along the way. Finally, Florida defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in two straight games to reach the College World Series.
Take a look below at everything you need to know to follow Friday night’s matchup between Florida and Virginia at Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
Game Preview: Florida vs Virginia in College World Series Game 1