Chaos at Condron: Florida Overpowers Miami Behind Historic Power Surge Florida’s baseball team delivered a stunning performance in a 22-10 victory over Miami at Condron Ballpark, propelling them to the regional championship game. Head Coach Kevin O’Sullivan described the game as “dramatic, chaotic, and downright weird,” praising the Gators’ offensive explosion that included a program-record seven home runs. The win advances Florida to the regional final, where they will face the winner of Sunday’s Troy-Miami elimination game. The Gators now need just one more victory to secure a spot in the Super Regionals. The game’s defining moment came in the eighth inning, when Florida launched a program-record five home runs in a single frame. Cade Kurland, Brendan Lawson, Blake Cyr, Ethan Surowiec, and Karson Bowen all hit back-to-back-to-back home runs, marking the first time in program history that three consecutive home runs were hit in a game. This feat matched the 2024 LSU performance by Ty Evans, Jac Caglianone, and Tyler Shelnut. The inning’s dominance extended Florida’s lead to 15-10, with the five homers contributing to the team’s total of seven in the game. Florida’s offensive onslaught was spread across three innings, with the team scoring at least six runs in the first, sixth, and eighth frames. The sixth inning saw the Gators record just one hit—a bases-clearing, three-RBI double by redshirt sophomore Kyle Jones—but the inning’s impact was amplified by Miami’s defensive struggles. The Hurricanes issued four walks, hit two batters, committed a fielding error, and made a costly mental mistake, all contributing to Florida’s 12-run margin. The electric atmosphere at Condron Ballpark played a significant role in the game’s outcome. Fans were vocal throughout, reacting to every pitch even during warmups.#miami #florida #condron_ballpark #kevin_osullivan #cade_kurland
