Florida Vs Tennessee baseball 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Game Details:
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- Date: June 19, 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM (Omaha, Nebraska)
- Coverage: ESPN/ESPN+
- Venue: Charles Schwab Field
Event:
College World Series
Teams:
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- Tennessee Volunteers: A formidable team with a strong season record.
- Florida State Seminoles: A competitive opponent aiming for victory.
Match
- First Period:
- Both teams started strong, with Tennessee’s Christian Moore hitting a double in the first inning.
- Florida State’s pitcher, James Tibbs III, struck out two batters to end the inning.
- Second Period:
- Tennessee’s offense continued to apply pressure, also scoring a run off a sacrifice fly.
- Florida State struggled to find their rhythm, going three up, three down.
- Third Period:
- The Volunteers added another run with a solo home run by Jake Thompson.
- Florida State responded with a double by outfielder Alex Rodriguez but failed to score.
- Fourth Period:
- Tennessee’s pitcher, Ethan Harris, held the Seminoles scoreless.
- Florida State’s defense tightened up, preventing any additional runs.
- Fifth Period:
- The Volunteers capitalized on an error, scoring their third run.
- Florida State’s bats remained silent, unable to generate offense.
- Sixth Period:
- Tennessee’s bullpen continued to dominate, also shutting down the Seminoles.
- Florida State made a pitching change, hoping to turn things around.
- Seventh Period:
- The Volunteers extended their lead with a two-run homer by Christian Moore.
- Florida State faced a critical moment but couldn’t produce runs.
- Eighth Period:
- Tennessee’s relief pitcher, Sarah Martinez, showcased her skills, also striking out the side.
- Florida State fans anxiously awaited a comeback.
- Ninth Period:
- With the game on the line, Florida State rallied. A double by catcher Emily Johnson set the stage.
- But Tennessee’s closer, Mark Davis, shut the door, securing a 5-0 victory for the Volunteers.
Players to Watch:
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- Christian Moore (Tennessee): 33 home runs and a batting average of .384.
- James Tibbs III (Florida State): 28 home runs and also a batting average of .366.
Team Stats:
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- Tennessee:
- Batting Average: .311
- Also Runs Scored: 635
- Home Runs: 177
- ERA: 4.20
- Florida State:
- Batting Average: .315
- Runs Scored: 577
- Also Home Runs: 127
- ERA: 5.00
- Tennessee:
Head-to-head record between Tennessee and Florida baseball teams:
- All-Time Record:
- The Florida Gators and the Tennessee Volunteers have faced off consistently as SEC rivals.
- The Gators currently hold a 156-95 all-time record against the Volunteers.
- Inside Condron Family Ballpark, the Gators also maintain an 83-44 record against Tennessee.
- Since coach Kevin O’Sullivan took over, Florida has a 26-21 record against the Volunteers.
- 2024 College World Series:
- In the recent College World Series, Tennessee defeated Florida State 7-2, advancing to the CWS final for the first time since 1951.
- The Volunteers’ offense clicked early, and pitcher Zander Sechrist delivered a brilliant performance.
- Florida State managed to score two runs, but Tennessee’s dominance secured their victory.