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Florida baseball opens 2025 season with Air Force
Baseball season has returned, and the Florida Gators open the 2025 campaign with a three-game series against the Air Force Falcons at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, starting Friday.
Kevin O’Sullivan is looking to lead his program to a third-straight College World Series appearance, but the team looks much different than it did last June. Jac Caglianone is in the minor leagues, only five members of the starting lineup are returners and there’s a new crop of freshmen to fill out the bullpen.
As always, hopes are high in Gainesville, but last year proved that it doesn’t take a strong regular season record for a team to be competitive down the stretch. The SEC schedule could get rough, but opening the year against Air Force should allow the Gators to find their footing.
Projected Starting Lineup: Florida Gators
| Pos. | Player Name | AVG | OBP | SLG | AB | R | H | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Luke Heyman | .246 | .342 | .481 | 264 | 46 | 65 | 16 | 52 |
| 1B | Brendan Lawson | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2B | Cade Kurland | .245 | .346 | .457 | 245 | 51 | 60 | 14 | 44 |
| 3B | Bobby Boser | .299 | .351 | .667 | 117 | 28 | 35 | 12 | 32 |
| SS | Colby Shelton | .254 | .374 | .551 | 256 | 60 | 65 | 20 | 56 |
| LF | Blake Cyr | .847 | .397 | .537 | 95 | 22 | 27 | 7 | 21 |
| CF | Kyle Jones | .355 | .459 | .476 | 248 | 53 | 88 | 5 | 32 |
| RF | Ty Evans | .316 | .406 | .580 | 193 | 44 | 61 | 13 | 43 |
| DH | Brody Donay | .250 | .329 | .520 | 152 | 28 | 38 | 12 | 27 |
Notes: All stats are from last year.
Probable Starters: Friday (6:30 p.m. ET)
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA |
| FLORIDA | RHP Liam Peterson | 3-6 | 6.43 |
| AIR FORCE | RHP Dylan Rogers | 5-5 | 7.49 |
NOTES:
Liam Peterson is back in the Friday night role for Florida after moving around the weekend rotation as a freshman. Although his numbers leave something to be desired, there’s optimism that he’ll be a true ace this year for the Gators. Peterson’s fastball can run into the high-90s and his breaking stuff (curve/slider) is devastating. Peterson also works in a changeup. He’s looking to simplify his delivery this year in hopes of better results. Avoiding the “big inning” is key.
Dylan Rogers was a part of the weekend rotation a year ago at Air Force but saw limited success, similar to Peterson. Now he’s the team ace and is looking to complete the puzzle. His slider has been a work in progress and is leading to more strikeouts and fewer walks. He’s also improved his flyball percentage, but that could work against him with a power-heavy lineup like Florida.
Probable Starters: Saturday (4 p.m. EDT)
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA |
| FLORIDA | RHP Jake Clemente | 2-0 | 5.34 |
| AIR FORCE | RHP Gaines Estridge | 1-0 | 8.10 |
NOTES: Redshirt sophomore Jake Clemente moves into the Saturday spot this year for Florida after a breakout summer in the Cape Cod League. Another player Gators Wire is familiar with from the high school circuit, Clemente has the mental makeup and stuff to thrive in the starting rotation.
“91-93 fastball, topped 94,” said Clemente’s high school pitching coach Michael Cimilluca. “Slider sits 79-82 and is a sweeping wipeout pitch that draws lots of swings and misses. 82-84 changeup with good run.”
That fastball might be able to touch the mid-90s at this point, but it’s the secondary stuff that’s going to lead to success as a starter.
Gaines Estridge made 23 appearances out of the bullpen for Air Force last year. His 8.10 ERA as a freshman is a bit high for a starter, but that’s the roster the Falcons have to work with. He has decent command of his fastball and secondary, but a 10.9% strikeout rate says there’s not a ton of swing-and-miss there.
Probable Starters: Sunday (1 p.m. EDT)
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA |
| FLORIDA | LHP Pierce Coppola | 1-4 | 8.75 |
| AIR FORCE | RHP John Mitchell | DNP | DNP |
NOTES: Pierce Coppola has been a draft darling for some time, but he hasn’t played a full season of baseball in years. injuries plagued all three of his collegiate seasons with Florida, but now he’s healthy to start the season. Coppola posted a ridiculous 31.3% strikeout rate last season over 23 2/3 innings. For a 6-foot-7 guy, a fastball in the low-90s may seem slow, but he paired it with a mid-to-high-70s slider that draws a 40-50% whiff rate.
Air Force will throw freshman John Mitchell on Sunday. On the travel circuit, Mitchell threw a high-80s fastball that reached 92 at times, an 87-mph curve and an 84-mph slider.
Other Players to Watch
Air Force’s roster went through a lot of churn this offseason, and the expectation is a rebuilding season for the Falcons. Still, there are some returning names worth knowing, including right fielder Zach Peters, who batted .290 and had a .830 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, and designated hitter Tripp Garrish (.289/.881).
Dawson Thrush is a freshman to keep an eye. Gators Wire got a first-hand look at him last year with Dwyer High School during its state championship run. Thrush was a key member of the Dwyer lineup and rotation.
Series History
| OVERALL | 0-0 |
| AT HOME | 0-0 |
| AWAY | 0-0 |
| NEUTRAL | 0-0 |
NOTES: Florida has never played Air Force on the baseball diamond before.
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Predictions
GAME 1: Florida, 9-2
GAME 2: Florida, 13-3
GAME 3: Florida, 10-0
The pitching matchups in this series favor Florida as the weekend carries on. Because there are so many new faces in the lineup, I expect the offense to click at the same rate, putting the run rule victories into play. It’s a new season, so expectations are high and there’s not much negative to go off of.
Series prediction: Florida sweeps the series convincingly, 3-0.
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Florida Lottery Mega Millions, Jackpot Triple Play results for April 10, 2026
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots.
Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 10 drawing
03-18-36-42-49, Mega Ball: 06
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Winning Jackpot Triple Play numbers from April 10 drawing
13-18-21-28-35-38
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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from April 10 drawing
Midday: 11-16-27-31-35
Evening: 12-13-14-19-24
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 10 drawing
Morning: 12
Matinee: 04
Afternoon: 02
Evening: 03
Late Night: 05
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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Winning Pick 2 numbers from April 10 drawing
Midday: 7-8, FB: 0
Evening: 1-6, FB: 7
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 10 drawing
Midday: 8-0-6, FB: 0
Evening: 5-1-8, FB: 7
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 10 drawing
Midday: 6-7-1-2, FB: 0
Evening: 4-3-9-0, FB: 7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 10 drawing
Midday: 7-5-1-2-1, FB: 0
Evening: 1-7-9-4-3, FB: 7
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Where can you buy Florida Lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. To find a retailer near you, go to Find Florida Lottery Retailers.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $599 or less: Claim at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or Florida Lottery district office.
- Prizes for $600 to $1 million: Must be claimed in person at any Florida Lottery district office for games that do not offer an annual payment option.
- Prizes greater than $1 million and all prizes with an annual payment option: Must be claimed at Florida Lottery headquarters, except Mega Millions and Powerball prizes, which can be claimed at any Florida Lottery district office.
You also can claim your winnings by mail if the prize is $250,000 or less. Mail your ticket to the Florida Lottery with the required documentation.
Florida law requires public disclosure of winners
If you’re a winner, Florida law mandates the following information is public record:
- Full name
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- Game won
- Date won
- Amount won
- Name and location of the retailer where the winning ticket was purchased.
When are the Florida Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Florida Lotto: 11:15 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Jackpot Triple Play: 11:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Fantasy 5: Daily at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 8:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.
- Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: Daily at 1:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
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New details in nearly $200,000 Florida embezzlement case
Twenty checks were recorded paid to “Farmer and Irwin,” but Martin County Sheriff’s investigators reported the $85,410 in payments actually went to Alexandra Gonzalez and were used for personal expenses, including travel and retail purchases.
The details are in court records supporting the April 9 arrest of Gonzalez, 46, who is accused of embezzling nearly $200,000 in total from The Dune of Hutchinson Island Condominium Association and the Whitemarsh Reserve Homeowners Association.
Gonzalez, identified as a community association manager who worked for a property management company, was held April 10 in the Martin County jail on 124 charges with more than $1.2 million bond, records show.
Sheriff’s officials in February began investigating after association representatives reported the suspected fraudulent or theft activity, which at Dune of Hutchinson Island occurred beginning in October 2025 and at Whitmarsh Reserve started in February 2025, according to statements in records.
In the Dune of Hutchinson Island case, the owner of the property management company that employed Gonzalez told sheriff’s officials that Gonzalez “exploited the system by creating and altering vendor profiles, specifically a vendor identified as ‘Farmer and Irwin,’ to conceal fraudulent transactions,” according to records.
Checks — 20 in total representing $85,410 — recorded as payments to Farmer and Irwin corresponded to checks issued to Gonzalez, according to statements in records. The checks had a forged signature of a Dune of Hutchinson Island association vice president.
Meanwhile, in the Whitemarsh Reserve case, investigators found 39 checks totaling $111,980 fraudulently issued to Gonzalez. Investigators found Gonzalez “issued fraudulent checks payable to herself, and made corresponding false entries in the association’s accounting system to conceal those transactions…,” records show.
Investigators reported records showed the money was used for personal expenses, including travel, cosmetic and medical procedures and retail purchases.
In speaking with investigators, Gonzalez expressed regret and said she’d be willing to repay the amounts “to avoid legal consequences.”
Gonzalez ultimately reported going through financial challenges during the time when the checks were issued.
“When asked if her financial situation was the reason she issued checks to herself, Gonzalez admitted that it was,” records show.
Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Will on X @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com.
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