WATCH: Jud Fabian blasts his second home run of the game to put the Gators up 4-2 vs. Oklahoma
Florida slugger Jud Fabian has been having a spectacular Sunday night in the Gainesville Regional in the 2022 NCAA Tournament matchup between the Florida Gators and Oklahoma Sooners. Earlier in the matchup, he belted his 23rd home run of the season. Then, in the top of the 8th inning, Fabian delivered yet again when his team needed him the most, crushing his 24th home run of the year.
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It’s the 10th career multi-home run game for the Gators’ slugger. Not only that, Fabian also cemented himself in Florida Gators’ history. With his 24th home run of the year, he currently ranks third on the all-time Gators’ single season home run list, right behind Matt LaPorta (26) and Wyatt Langford (25).
Fabian’s second solo shot was critical, putting Florida up 4-2 in the top of the 8th inning. The Gators defeated Oklahoma 7-2 on Sunday night and Fabian’s home runs were a big part of that.
Florida will get a rematch with Oklahoma on Monday afternoon at 1:00 PM EST. The winner of that game punches their tickets to the Super Regional.
Facts about the Florida Gators baseball team
The Gators had seven runs on 14 hits on Sunday night. Wyatt Langford leads the team in home runs (25) and RBIs (62). He also boasts the highest batting percentage on the team: .354. Fabian is tied for the team lead in stolen bases for the Gators with nine bases stolen on 13 attempts.