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GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Kennesaw State fell to 12th-ranked Florida, 11-0, on Saturday night at Condron Ballpark. The game ended after seven innings due to the 10-run rule.
The Owls recorded singles in each of the first five innings but were unable to string together multiple hits or base runners in a frame.
How it Happened
- B1 | The Gators scored four runs on six hits in the opening inning (4-0, Florida).
- B2 | Florida sent nine men to the plate and added four runs on four hits (8-0, Florida).
- B3 | A leadoff single later came around to score (9-0, Florida).
- B5 | The Gators added two runs on three hits to cap the scoring (11-0, Florida).
Notes from the Diamond
- Kennesaw State pitchers retired 11 batters via the strikeout, setting a new season high
- Nate Helman struck out a season-high two batters as part of a perfect fourth innings.
- Peter Jezerinac recorded a career-high three strikeouts in relief.
- Wesley Alig's hitting streak reached five games in the loss, hitting 7-for-18 (.389) with five RBI over that span.
- Grayson McCollum and Shamaar McDuffie each extended their on-base streaks to five games .
Next Up
Kennesaw State looks to salvage the series on Sunday, Feb. 22. First pitch in the series finale is set for 1 p.m., with the game airing on SEC Network+.
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