Baseball

The Gainesville High School Hurricanes were defeated by the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave, 8-1, Tuesday at Bobby Hawkins Field. The city baseball teams split the two-game series, with Gainesville taking the first one 8-0 last month at Tiny Talbot Field. Gainesville’s losing streak is now extended to three games for …

The best time of the year has finally arrived. After the Dodgers were crowned champion, the winter came and went, and MLB Spring Training was back in a flash. Now, Opening Day looms large and the MLB regular season will soon be back in full swing. In the 125th season …

Alex Lodise had himself a night Tuesday at sold-out VyStar Ballpark in Jacksonville. Lodise drilled a walk-off grand slam to lift No. 4 Florida State to an 8-4 win against Florida. The home run in the ninth completed Lodise hitting for the cycle. He had four of Florida State’s eight …

The Tampa Bay Rays are feeling optimistic heading into the 2025 season, but a hint of uncertainty still lingers. With key players awoken from their injury-induced slumbers, Tampa’s pitching legacy remains strong. However, questions persist about how fresh faces will fit into the lineup and what the veterans can do …

After a frustrating home weekend against Georgia, Florida is turning the page, eyes now set on Florida State on Tuesday. The Gators handed No. 4 Florida State its first loss on March 11 in Tallahassee. Now, these two rivals meet again in Jacksonville for Game 2 of the three-game season …

With two weeks of SEC baseball in the books, the top teams are flexing their muscles. Tennessee and Texas both responded after dropping game one and won both of their series. Georgia made a statement against Florida and Arkansas swept South Carolina. Texas A&M continues its struggles, with another sweep …

Santa Fe College’s baseball and softball teams are in full swing. This past week both programs delivered stellar performances on the field to produce competitive results and boost their record. Baseball The Saints (16-18 overall) split their winnings this past week, successfully securing two wins out of their four games. …

Florida Gators baseball experienced a week defined by contrast — and not the good kind. After pounding Jacksonville and Florida A&M in back-to-back midweek mercy-rule victories, it seemed like UF manager Kevin O’Sullivan’s squad had finally found its footing. The Gators scored 30 runs across those two games, run-ruling both …

With the high school baseball season hitting its midway point, many of the area programs are looking forward to a competitive finish. Most schools have also enjoyed a competitive start to the season. Buchholz The Buchholz Bobcats have been dominant out the gate as they are undefeated through 16 games. …

No.4 Georgia completes its three-game sweep against No.13 Florida with a 15-4 mercy rule victory. It is the first time Florida (18-8, 0-6 SEC) has been swept at home since 2022. After a late-inning struggle in Game 1, the Gators could not find their way in Games 2 and 3. …