Florida baseball vs East Carolina today: TV channel, time for regional game
The Florida Gators baseball team is set to face the East Carolina Pirates today, Sunday, June 1, 2025, in a crucial elimination game in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. This matchup is part of the double-elimination Gainesville Regional, held at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida.(Baseball Network)
- Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, Gainesville, Florida
- TV Broadcast: SEC Network (SECN)
- Streaming: ESPN+(Wikipedia)
Both teams enter this game with a 1–1 record in the regional, making this an elimination game. The winner will advance to the Super Regionals, while the loser’s season will conclude.(SBNation.com):
The Gators, ranked No. 2 nationally, have had a strong season, finishing with a 44–14 record. They opened the regional with a 5–1 victory over Florida A&M but fell to UConn 6–4 in the second game. Florida is looking to rebound and continue their postseason run.
East Carolina, the American Athletic Conference champions, bring a 45–17 record into the game. They began the regional with a 7–4 loss to Texas Tech but bounced back with a 9–2 win over Texas Tech. The Pirates are aiming to build on their momentum and advance in the tournament.
- Florida:
- Pitcher: Aidan King (7–2, 3.15 ERA)
- Infielder: Jake McMullen (.320 AVG, 10 HRs)
- Outfielder: Tyler Thompson (.310 AVG, 12 SBs)
- East Carolina:
- Pitcher: Braden Burress (8–1, 2.85 ERA)
- Infielder: Dylan Harris (.330 AVG, 8 HRs)
- Outfielder: Ethan Johnson (.315 AVG, 15 SBs)(Wikipedia)
This game marks the first-ever postseason meeting between Florida and East Carolina. Both programs have a rich history in college baseball, with Florida aiming to add another Super Regional appearance to their resume and East Carolina looking to make a deep run after winning their conference tournament.
Tickets for the game are available through the Florida Gators’ official athletics website. For those unable to attend in person, the game will be broadcast live on SEC Network and available for streaming on ESPN+.
Today’s game is a pivotal moment in the NCAA Baseball Tournament, with both teams fighting for their postseason lives. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive matchup as Florida and East Carolina battle for a spot in the Super Regionals.
