In a highly anticipated matchup, the No. 7 Florida Gators ended their losing streak against their rivals, the No. 5 Florida State Seminoles, with a decisive 7-2 victory. The Gators got strong performances from their pitchers, with Billy Barlow starting and setting the tone with 3 scoreless innings. Relief pitchers Jackson Barberi and Luke McNeillie also delivered solid performances, allowing only 1 run each. Alex Philpott closed out the game, giving up a solo home run but retiring the next two batters to secure the win.
On the offensive side, the Gators had a successful night at the plate, going 6-for-22 with runners on base. Colby Shelton played a key role, driving in runs with an RBI single and a 2-run home run. The victory improved the Gators’ record to 16-2 while handing the Seminoles their first loss of the season, dropping them to 15-1.
Looking ahead, the Gators will face defending national champion Tennessee in their first SEC series, while the Seminoles will take on Boston College in ACC action. The win was a significant moment for Florida, not only ending their losing streak against FSU but also providing momentum as they continue with their season.
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