How to Watch: Missouri Baseball vs No. 6 Florida
The Tigers return into SEC play against a top contender in the Gators after a two-game break.
The Tigers' have seen an offensive return in their last two games after what most would consider quite the drought. They scored more runs in the last two games than the last 12 combined.
They have had a tough go in SEC play so far this year. They started against No. 1 Arkansas, then went on to play a now No. 17 Kentucky, then went to Nashville for No. 7 Vanderbilt. Missouri continues the tough stretch with D1's No. 6 ranked team in Florida.
The Tigers will send out Logan Lunceford and Javyn Pimental to combat the Gators hot offense. Sunday's starter is not yet determined.
How to Watch: Missouri vs Florida
What: Missouri Tigers (12-18, 1-8 SEC) at Florida Gators (17-11, 6-3 SEC)
Where: Taylor Stadium, Columbia, Mo
When:
- Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m. CT
- Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m. CT
- Sunday, April 7 at 1 p.m. CT
TV: ESPN+
Series: Florida holds a 31-5 series lead over the Tigers coming into this weekend series. Missouri has only one won game against the Gators since 2015, that win coming in 2022.
Last time out, Missouri: Missouri earned a 15-9 win over UT Martin on April 3, helping them secure the series win. The Tigers earned their first series sweep of the season against the Skyhawks.
Last time out, Florida: The Gators took a 10-7 win against Florida A&M on Tuesday, April 2. Florida A&M took an early lead, but Florida recovered to get ahead and secure the win after a four-run third.
Pitching Matchups:
- Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m. – RHP Logan Lunceford vs. RHP Brandon Neely
- Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m. – LHP Javyn Pimental vs. RHP Liam Peterson
- Sunday, April 7 – 11 a.m. – TBD vs. LHP Jac Caglianone