Florida Gators baseball star Jac Caglianone is preparing for the College World Series by taking batting practice at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The Gators are facing North Carolina State in an elimination game after losing their CWS opener to Texas A&M. To make it to the CWS Finals for the second straight year, they need to win four games in a row.
Florida has a rich history of success at the CWS, making 14 trips to the event in school history. Head coach Kevin O’Sullivan has taken the team to the CWS nine times. Despite their experience, the Gators have a losing record of 25-27 in CWS games.
North Carolina State is coming off a tough 10-inning loss to Kentucky in their first game of the series. The Wolfpack will be looking to bounce back against Florida and stay alive in the tournament.
The game between Florida and NC State will take place on Monday, June 17 at 2 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action on their television screens, though the specific channel has not been specified yet. Both teams will be fighting for their CWS lives, making it a must-watch matchup for baseball fans.