Florida Baseball Shuts Out FAU Owls at Home

Gators use strong pitching and timely hitting to defeat Owls 4-0 on Tuesday night

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Florida Gators baseball team defeated the FAU Owls 4-0 in a midweek matchup at Condron Family Ballpark on Tuesday night. Cooper Walls earned the win on the mound for the Gators, while the offense was led by leadoff hitter Kyle Jones and a solo home run from Brendan Lawson.

Why it matters

This victory continues Florida's strong start to the season and showcases the team's depth on the mound and in the lineup. The Gators will look to build on this performance as they prepare to host the Florida A&M Rattlers on Wednesday.

The details

Florida's pitching staff combined to shut out FAU, with Walls, Russell Sandefer, Schuyler Sandford, and Jackson Barberi limiting the Owls to just three hits. At the plate, Jones reached base twice and scored a run, while Lawson provided the big blow with his solo homer in the third inning. The Gators also scored two unearned runs in the fourth inning to round out the scoring.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026 at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida.

The players

Cooper Walls

The starting pitcher for the Florida Gators, earning the win with two scoreless innings.

Kyle Jones

The Gators' leadoff hitter, who reached base twice and scored a run.

Brendan Lawson

The Florida player who hit a solo home run in the third inning to provide key offensive production.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Gators will host the Florida A&M Rattlers on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network+.

The takeaway

This victory showcases the Gators' well-rounded team, with strong pitching and timely hitting leading the way to a shutout win over a conference opponent. Florida will look to build on this performance as they continue their season.