The top-ranked Florida Gators (21-1) will complete a nine-game home stretch when they host the No. 19 Florida Atlantic Owls (15-3) Tuesday at 7 PM in McKethan Stadium.
Following their meeting with the Owls, the Gators will travel to Kentucky over Easter weekend and then face No. 11 Florida State next Tuesday at The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Drawing the start for the Gators for the third time this season is freshman right-hander Jackson Kowar (2-0, 3.38). He’ll oppose FAU redshirt sophomore David McKay (2-1, 5.40). Kowar has made six appearances and two starts in 2016 and he’s totaled 20 strikeouts and four walks in a 16-inning span.