Florida baseball will look to continue its unlikely postseason run for one more game and clinch a return trip to the College World Series on Sunday when it faces Clemson in the NCAA Clemson Super Regional in Clemson, S.C.
The Florida Gators (33-28) rallied from three runs down on Saturday to beat Clemson 10-7 in Game 1 of the series before 6,492 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
With the win, Florida improved to 19-12 all-time against Clemson. The Gators are 134-86 all-time in the NCAA Tournament and 19-8 across 12 Super Regional appearances.
Florida will send lefty Jac Caglianone (5-2, 4.57 ERA) to start Game 2 against Clemson freshman righty Aidan Knack (5-1, 2.96 ERA).
Caglianone sparked UF at the plate in Florida's Game 1 win over Clemson, going 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBIs. With 32 home runs on the season and 72 career home runs, Caglianone is just two shy of the UF career record of 74 home runs, set by Matt LaPorta (2004-07).
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Florida baseball vs. Clemson Scoreboard
Florida baseball vs Clemson in 2024 NCAA Clemson Super Regional: Live score updates
Florida baseball walks its off, wins in 13 innings to advance to College World Series
Florida loads the bases in the bottom of the 13th, then center fielder Michael Robertson laces a two-RBI double into the left-center field gap, lifting Florida to an 11-10 win over Clemson to win the NCAA Clemson Super Regional in two games. Florida is heading to the College World Series for the 14th time in school history and ninth time under head coach Kevin O'Sullivan.
Clemson coach Erik Bakich ejected
Clemson coach Erik Bakich was ejected in the top of the 13th inning after Mathes flipped his bat following his go-ahead home run.
Clemson baseball takes lead in top of the 13th
Clemson takes a 10-9 lead in the top of the 13th inning on a solo home run by right fielder Alden Mathes off reliever Luke McNeillie.
Florida baseball vs Clemson remains tied at end of 12th
Florida and Clemson remain tied going into the top of the 13th inning. The Gators had the winning run at third with two outs, but Colby Shelton struck out against Clemson reliever Ethan Darden to end the inning.
Cam Cannarella Wille Mays-style catch keeps score tied
With runners on first and second and two outs in the bottom of the 10th, Florida right fielder Ashton Wilson had a chance for more heroics. But Clemson center fielder Cam Cannarella came up with an over-the-shoulder catch, robbing Wilson of a game-winning double as he crashed against the center field wall. Gators 9, Clemson 9 end 10th.
Florida baseball-Clemson going to extra innings
Florida is retired in order in the bottom of the ninth. Gators 9, Clemson 9 end 9th.
Clemson baseball ties the score in the top of the ninth
Cam Cannarella belts a three-run homer in the top of the ninth off Brandon Neely, tying the score at 9-9 in the top of the 9th. Neely works out of the inning to keep the score tied. Gators 9, Clemson 9 mid 9th.
Florida baseball extends lead back to three runs
Florida baseball extends its lead back to 9-6. Clemson elects to intentionally walk Jac Caglianone with two outs in the bottom the eighth and Ashton Wilson makes the Tigers pay, belting a two-run homer to left. Florida 9, Clemson 6 end 8th.
Clemson inches closer, Florida baseball P Brandon Neely in to close
Clemson scores two runs in the top of the eighth inning on RBI singles from Cam Cannarella and Tryston McCladdie, cutting Florida's lead to 7-6. Brandon Neely came in for Clemente and got second baseman Jarren Purrify to fly out with runners on first and second to end the inning. Florida 7, Clemson 6 mid 8th.
Florida baseball extends lead
Florida baseball extends its lead as Dale Thomas leads off the bottom of the sixth with a single and scores on a two-run homer by catcher Brody Donay. Gators 7, Clemson 4 end 6th.
Clemson inches closer, defense gets Florida baseball out of the inning
Clemson cuts the Florida lead to 5-4 on a solo home run by catcher Jimmy Obertop. Starter Jac Caglianone pulled after 5 2/3 innings for Jake Clemente, who gets Florida out of the sixth thanks to a diving stop and throw by second baseman Cade Kurland. Florida shortstop Colby Shelton also made a nice catch on a line drive earlier in the inning. Gators 5, Clemson 4 mid 6th.
Florida baseball regains the lead
Florida regains the lead with two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Cade Kurland draws a one out walk, then moves to second after Jac Caglianone draws an intentional walk after working a 2-0 count. Right fielder Ashton Wilson then was hit by a pitch to load the bases and Colby Shelton delivered a two-RBI single, putting Florida up 5-3. Clemson then turned to relief pitcher Reed Garris to replace starter Aidan Knack and Garris worked out of the jam, striking out Luke Heyman and Tyler Shelnut to get out of the inning. Gators 5, Clemson 3 end 5th.
Florida baseball ties game back up
Florida ties the game back up 3-3 in the bottom of the third inning. Cade Kurland leads off the inning with a single, moves to second on a wild pitch and scored on an RBI single by Colby Shelton. Gators 3, Clemson 3 end 3.
Clemson baseball takes lead in the top of the third
Clemson takes the lead with three runs in the top of the third on an RBI double by shortstop Jacob Hinderleider and two-run homer by third baseman Blake Wright. Caglianone's velocity was down a tick and Clemson took advantage. Clemson 3, Gators 2 mid 3rd.
Clemson baseball 1B Jack Crighton ejected after an 18-minute delay
After an 18-minute view review delay following a skirmish involving Florida pitcher Jac Caglianone and Clemson designated hitter Nolan Nawrocki, Clemson first baseman Jack Crighton is ejected for crossing the diamond and getting involved in the altercation. The skirmish began when Caglianone tagged out Nawrocki on a ground out, Nawrocki put his elbow into Caglianone's body on the collision/tag out and Caglianone shoved back, causing both dugouts to empty. Crighton, who doubled in the inning, ran across the field during the scrum. Both benches have been warned as well. Gators 2, Clemson 0 end 2.
Jac Caglianone gives Florida baseball early lead
Cade Kurland is hit by a pitch to lead off the game and comes home to score on a two-run homer by Jac Caglianone, a monster two-run shot over the batters eye in center field, Caglianone's 33rd home run puts him one shy of Matt LaPorta's career mark of 74 home runs. Gators 2, Clemson 0 end 1.
Clemson baseball lineup
Mathes RF, Hinderleider SS, Wright 3B, Cannarella CF, Obertop C, Bissetta LF, Crighton 1B, Nawrocki DH, Purify 2B. SP: Knaack.
Florida baseball lineup
Kurland 2B, Caglianone P, Wilson RF, Shelton SS, Heyman 1B, Shelnut RF, Thomas 3B, Donay C, Robertson CF.
