Florida Baseball Routes Air Force 15-1
Florida completes its fall exhibition slate with a 5-0 record after a lopsided win over the Falcons.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Baseball
Florida defeated Air Force 15-1 in a fall exhibition game on Sunday morning, finishing its exhibition slate at 5-0. Air Force committed nine errors while Florida recorded 17 hits in the 12-inning contest.
Why it matters
The result closes Florida's fall exhibition schedule unbeaten and gives the Gators a look at their pitching depth ahead of the regular season. The game also offered an early read on a roster preparing for its spring opener.
Florida outhit Air Force 17 hits to zero-run margin across 12 innings, with Air Force committing nine errors in a 15-1 final. The extraction does not specify how these exhibition numbers compare with previous fall seasons.
The players
Trey Morris
Trey Morris is a sophomore pitcher for the Florida Gators baseball program.
Air Force Falcons
The Air Force Falcons are the baseball program of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
The details
Air Force scored its only run in the second inning, after which Florida pulled away with eight runs in the fifth to take an 8-1 lead. Florida's bullpen used nine pitchers across the 12 innings, with sophomore Trey Morris striking out five in three innings and Aidan King striking out two in two innings.
Timeline
Sunday morning: Florida defeats Air Force 15-1 in fall exhibition play.
Feb. 19: Florida opens its spring season at home against Queens.
Season Trajectory
Fall exhibition results carry little weight in NCAA baseball standings, but they give coaches a first look at pitching depth and lineup combinations before the regular season begins. Florida's unbeaten exhibition run sets a positive early tone as the Gators prepare for their Feb. 19 opener.
Florida's bullpen depth across nine pitchers gives fans a sense of how the coaching staff is managing workloads before spring play. Fantasy and roster watchers should note Trey Morris's five strikeouts in three innings as an early indicator of his role.
The takeaway
Fall exhibition records are a preview rather than a verdict, and Florida's early results offer reason for measured optimism as the spring season approaches. Fans should watch how the bullpen usage develops once conference play begins.
What happens next
Florida opens its spring season at home against Queens on Feb. 19.
Further reading
Follow more coverage in Baseball for updates on the Gators' spring campaign.
