The Gators took the opener, 7-6<\/a>, in walk-off style on Friday night after a three-hour rain delay. The Gators took the opener,\u00a07-6<\/a>, in walk-off style on Friday night after a three-hour rain delay. Kevin O’Sullivan’s squad trailed 6-1 going into the bottom of the eighth, but a five-spot shifted the momentum toward the home team.<\/p>\n Saturday’s pitching matchup has right-hander Liam Peterson taking the mound for the Orange and Blue, while fellow righty Jaxon Jelkin climbs the hill for the visitors.<\/p>\n Start time for Game 2 was pushed back to 4:45 p.m. ET due to more inclement weather rolling through North Florida. The program provided two more updates, indicating further delay without a definite starting pitch time. And finally, a start time of 7:15 p.m. ET was announced \u2014 we can expect this one to hold and it is delayed again.<\/p>\n Florida vs Kentucky delayed again<\/p>\n Will this game ever start? Stay tuned and find out.<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a> New start time announced for Florida vs Kentucky<\/p>\n The Florida-Kentucky game is now scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n Another update from Gainesville, game is still delayed Florida vs Kentucky continues to be delayed Florida vs Kentucky starting lineupsFlorida Gators starting lineupKentucky Wildcats starting lineup Florida vs Kentucky game delayed by weather<\/p>\n Start time for today’s game at Condron Family Ballpark is officially pushed back 45 minutes to 4:45 p.m. ET. Be sure to check back in case the delay lasts longer.<\/p>\n Will there be a weather delay?<\/p>\n There are currently some dark skies over North-Central Florida, but there has not been an official announcement as of yet. However, this tweet suggests that it is certainly a possibility.<\/p>\n Stream Florida vs. Kentucky with ESPN+<\/a>Florida vs. Kentucky starting pitchersFlorida: RHP Liam Peterson (1-4, 4.22 ERA)Kentucky: RHP Jaxon Jelkin (7-2, 3.77 ERA)What time is Florida vs. Kentucky?TV Channel: SEC Network+Livestream:ESPN+<\/a><\/p>\n The Florida vs Kentucky game starts at 4 p.m. ET from Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida.<\/p>\n What channel is Florida vs. Kentucky?Date:\u00a0Saturday, May 9Start time:\u00a04 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Florida vs. Kentucky will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network+ on Saturday, May 9. Sean Kelley and Nick Belmonte will call the game from the booth at Condron Family Ballpark. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow us\u00a0@GatorsWire<\/a>\u00a0on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky<\/a>, and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators<\/a> news, notes and opinions.<\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778369048_820_73904848007-CWS-G3-2.jpeg\")