Florida looks for season sweep in third meeting with Hatters
The Gators previously defeated Stetson 10-7 on March 10 and 7-6 on April 6 May 3, 2021 | 8:09pm EDT Florida catcher Nathan Hickey stands on first base in a game against Jacksonville on March 14. Hickey leads the Gators in batting average and RBIs in 2021. Photo by Grethel Aguila | The Independent Florida Alligator
The first time, a mid-game offensive avalanche buried them.
The second time, a comeback effort fell doomed into first baseman Jordan Butler’s glove.
Tuesday, the Stetson baseball team gets one final try to beat the Florida Gators as they return to Florida Ballpark for a third game in 2021.
Gators set for midweek rematch with the Hatters
Florida will play Stetson Tuesday after a 10-7 victory March 10
Outfielder Sterlin Thompson rounds the base path against Jacksonville March 14 Photo by Grethel Aguila | The Independent Florida Alligator
Nathan Hickey drove the ball into left field, and Jacob Young and Colby Halter both rounded third base and crossed home as the Gator dugout hollered.
After Stetson led 5-0 after the second inning, Florida enjoyed a 7-5 advantage in the fifth inning.
The Gators held on for a 10-7 victory March 10 over the Hatters, who now head back to Florida Ballpark again for their second matchup Tuesday.