Florida baseball closes out regular season with LSU series
Florida has found its groove as the regular season winds down. The Gators close things out with a series against LSU. Here's what you need to know.
Florida baseball is looking to end the regular season with three straight SEC series wins. The Gators will have to get it done on the road against the LSU Tigers after taking down the Oklahoma Sooners and Kentucky Wildcats the past two weeks. Florida's offense is finding its groove with Caden McDonald continuing to shine in the designated hitter spot.
Brendan Lawons bounced back from a month-long slump with two home runs last weekend. Blake Cyr and Ethan Surwoiec continue to hit in the middle of the lineup, too. Kyle Jones was day-to-day last weekend with turf toe after walking it off on Friday, but he wasn't listed on the injury report this week.
Florida also has most of its pitchers back for the first time since the Miami series. Ricky Reeth has been pitching the last few weeks, and Jackson Barberi is no longer listed as out, although he didn't pitch last week. Luke McNiellie remains questionable, but he could be used in a pinch.
Cash Strayer is also back and will get some action in right field. Here's everything you need to know before the series starts on Thursday. Projected Starting Lineup: Florida Gators Pos Name AVG OBP SLG AB R H HR RBI C Karson Bowen .
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