Who is pitching for Florida today? All eyes on Gators in 2024 College World Series game - June 18

The Florida Gators will play the Kentucky Wildcats in their third game of the 2024 College World Series on Tuesday. The eagerly awaited matchup will commence at 7 p.m. EDT at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska

Florida starting pitcher today

As per multiple reports, Pierce Coppola is set to start as the Florida pitcher against Kentucky. Gators coach Kevin O’Sullivan also hinted at giving the sophomore a start in the eliminator.

“I’m sure we’re probably going to start Pierce,” O’Sullivan said. “That’s going to be the message tomorrow. We’re going to need some help. We can’t afford — like today Cade helped us. We needed a performance like that. And it wasn’t perfect but he gave us some innings. The same thing is going to be said tomorrow."

Coppola has posted a rather underwhelming 0-4 record thus far. The left-hander has recorded 26 strikeouts and nine walks across 18.2 innings pitched with a 9.16 ERA.

The Gators need Coppola to get back to his best at this crucial stage of the postseason. There is added pressure to win as this game is a do-or-die.

College World Series 2024: How to watch Florida vs. Kentucky?

The matchup between the Florida Gators (35-29) and No. 2 seed Kentucky (46-15) will be broadcast live on ESPN. Fans can also livestream the College World Series eliminator on ESPN+ and Fubo.

• Date: Tuesday, June 18
• Time: 7 p.m. EDT (6 p.m. CT)
• Venue: Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska
• Channel: ESPN

Florida lost its opening game of the CWS 3-2 against Texas A&M. However, the Gators bounced back well in their second game and beat NC State 5-4 on Monday to remain in the CWS.

Meanwhile, Kentucky is playing in its first CWS and got its first win in the opening round, beating NC State 5-3. However, the Wildcats suffered a 5-1 defeat against Texas A&M in the winner's bracket on Monday.

The loser of the Kentucky vs. Florida game will be eliminated from the College World Series. The winner will face Texas A&M for a spot in the CWS finals.