In an eagerly anticipated match-up, No. 3 Tennessee baseball is set to take on the Florida Gators in a series opener after Thursday night's postponement. The game, scheduled for Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. ET on SEC Network+, marks the first of a doubleheader, with the second game commencing 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first. The series will culminate with a finale on Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. ET, to be broadcasted on SEC Network+.

Tennessee comes into the series riding high on a six-game winning streak in conference play, having bounced back after a tough opening weekend loss against Alabama. On the other hand, Florida has struggled recently, losing their last four series, and failing to secure a series victory throughout the month of April.

The Big Orange has enjoyed success on the road against the Gators, having won their last three series away from home, including a sweep during their last visit to Florida's home field in 2022. However, Florida managed to snatch victory in last year's series in Knoxville, winning the first two games before Tennessee salvaged a game with an impressive 14-2 run-rule victory.

Fans eagerly following the contest between Tennessee (37-8, 15-6 SEC) and Florida (23-21, 9-12 SEC) can stay updated with live score updates and join in on the conversation through GoVols247's coverage.

During the first game of the doubleheader, Tennessee will look to Senior Left-Handed Pitcher Chris Stamos (3-0, 2.89 ERA, 0.91 WHIP) to showcase his skills on the mound. Stamos has made 14 appearances, with 3 starts to his name, covering 18.2 innings. He has allowed only 10 hits, resulting in 6 runs, with 9 walks and 18 strikeouts. Stamos has limited opponents to a batting average of just .167.

Florida, on the other hand, will rely on Left-Handed Pitcher Pierce Coppola (0-2, 10.50 ERA, 1.67 WHIP) to neutralize Tennessee's offensive prowess. Coppola has made 3 appearances, all starts, pitching 6.0 innings. He has conceded 7 hits, leading to 7 earned runs, while issuing 3 walks and tallying 10 strikeouts. Opponents have managed to hit .280 against him.

As the highly-anticipated series between No. 3 Tennessee and Florida gets underway, fans across the country can tune in to witness the thrilling clash of two formidable SEC baseball teams. The outcome of these games will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the standings and set the stage for an exciting weekend of college baseball.