Auburn Tigers vs. Florida Gators

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The No. 7/20 Florida Gators are set to host the No.

6/13 Auburn Tigers in a pivotal three-game SEC series at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla., from April 16-18, marking the first meeting between the rivals since 2023. the article, Florida leads the all-time series 121-135-2 but holds a winning 68-51 record in Gainesville and has won 31 of the last 45 meetings, including four-straight series at home.

The series opener on Thursday at 7 p.m. will air on SEC Network, followed by Friday's game at 5:30 p.m.

on SEC Network and Saturday's finale at 12 p.m. on ESPN, with Dave Neal and Gregg Olsen providing the broadcast call.

Florida enters the series with a 27-11 overall record (9-6 SEC), having swept No. 4 Arkansas and taken two of three from No.

4 Georgia, giving them the nation's best record against ranked opponents at 10-1. Key player stats include pitcher King, who has a 1.82 ERA and has allowed just one home run in 188 batters faced, and infielder Lawson, who leads the SEC in on-base percentage and walks while ranking third in the SEC in slugging.

Auburn enters with...