Gators’ offense powers through Stetson
Following a statement series win over Vanderbilt, No. 10 Florida held off the Stetson Hatters for the third time this season Tuesday night May 4, 2021 | 10:48pm EDT Nathan Hickey swings at a pitch against Jacksonville on March 14. Hickey knocked in a team-leading 45th RBI of 2021 on Tuesday night. Photo by Grethel Aguila | The Independent Florida Alligator
With two outs and the tying run on deck in the top of the ninth, Florida right-hander Christian Scott stepped on the rubber to face Stetson right fielder Eric Foggo.
The sophomore reliever worked his way into a full count before he forced a fly out to right field and clinched a 9-6 victory for the Gators Tuesday
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Jacob Young’s historic hit streak ended Tuesday, but as he watched his line drive retreat over the left field wall and into the Wednesday night sky, he hardly seemed troubled.
Young’s three-hit, three-RBI night powered the Gators at the plate as they dispatched Stetson 10-7 for their fifth victory in six days.
Stetson struck first at the plate. In the opening inning, designated hitter Hernen Sardinas powered a ground ball between first and second, the first run Florida’s starter Timmy Manning allowed all season.