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The Gainesville Super Regional has been delayed due to inclement weather in the area.
That was announced on Friday afternoon, roughly 1 hour before the originally-scheduled first pitch.
According to Gamecock Baseball, the weather is expected to clear at approximately 7 p.m. ET. That would indicate a delay of at least 2 hours.
Here’s the announcement:
Tonight’s Super Regional game vs. Florida will not start on time due to weather.
The weather will hopefully clear around 7 pm. Please stay tuned for an update on first pitch. #Gamecocks | #ForeverToThee pic.twitter.com/4BgExRfQFg
— Gamecock Baseball (@GamecockBasebll) June 9, 2023
***UPDATE***
As of 7 pm, the Gainesville Super Regional is still in an inclement weather delay. There is currently no update on a potential start time for Game 1.
Fans, we remain in a weather delay at Condron Family Ballpark.
We will provide an update on tonight’s start time as soon as that information becomes available.#GoGators pic.twitter.com/E82M0gt4ix
— Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 9, 2023
Game 1 of the Gainesville Super Regional is one of 4 contests on the docket for Friday. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN 2.
However, it’s unclear if the delay will cause a change in plans for the broadcast. ESPN 2 is scheduled to air Day 2 of the men’s track and field NCAA Tournament on Friday beginning at 9 p.m. ET.
Florida, as the host, is favored to win this game. The Gators enter this weekend as the No. 2 overall seed in the country. South Carolina is also seeded and won its regional last week as the No. 15 seed.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
