Dolphins Edge Gators in Gainesville Behind Strong Bullpen
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — The Jacksonville Dolphins defeated the Florida Gators 4-3 on Tuesday afternoon at Alfred A. McKethan Stadium, overcoming a late rally.
Jacksonville built a 4-0 lead before Florida scored three runs across the third and fourth innings, highlighted by a solo home run from Cole Stanford. The Dolphins’ bullpen secured the win, as five relievers combined for seven scoreless innings. Kyle Powers, Kyle Hopper, Dominic Pieto and Grant Brooks did not allow a hit in relief.
Florida’s Caden McDonald struck out five in 2 2/3 innings. The Gators (23-7) left the tying run on base in the ninth. Jacksonville improved to 13-16.