Florida baseball earned a win at home in Condron Family Ballpark on Friday afternoon to take the opener of the penultimate regular-season series against the visiting Vanderbilt Commodores. The fifth-ranked Gators run-ruled the fourth-ranked ‘Dores, 10-0, behind a strong effort by starting pitcher Brandon Sproat as well as a powerful day at the plate.
Deric Fabian led the way on offense in his first start of the spring, driving in a career-high four runs on a 2-for-3 effort that included a home run. Tyler Shelnut went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles while scoring two runs, and Cade Kurland went 3-for-3, reaching base in all five plate appearances for the first time in his career.
Take a look below at a handful of highlights from Florida baseball’s 38th win of the season, this one coming in SEC play against Vanderbilt on Friday.
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Wyatt Langford #36 of the Florida Gators bats during a game…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Wyatt Langford #36 of the Florida Gators bats during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Wyatt Langford #36 of the Florida Gators bats during a game…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Wyatt Langford #36 of the Florida Gators bats during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Luke Heyman #28 and Wyatt Langford #36 of the Florida Gators…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Luke Heyman #28 and Wyatt Langford #36 of the Florida Gators celebrate a home run by BT Riopelle #15 during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Tyler Shelnut #6 of the Florida Gators runs to first base…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Tyler Shelnut #6 of the Florida Gators runs to first base during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators hits the game-winning run…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators hits the game-winning run against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators hits during a game…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators hits during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Tyler Shelnut #6 of the Florida Gators celebrates a double during…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Tyler Shelnut #6 of the Florida Gators celebrates a double during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators runs to first base…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators runs to first base during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators hits the game-winning run…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators hits the game-winning run against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators hits the game-winning run…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators hits the game-winning run against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators celebrates with teammates after…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winning run against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt v Florida
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators celebrates with teammates after…
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winning run against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)