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Game recap: Florida Gators baseball beats Oklahoma, will play Sooners again on Monday

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Florida survived to fight later on Sunday. And now, they're going to Monday where they'll face the Oklahoma Sooners, again.

The Gators (40-23) edged Central Michigan 6-5 on Sunday afternoon, and then took down Oklahoma 7-2 in the Gainesville regional final at Condron Ballpark.

In the first game Wyatt Langford scored a ninth-inning run on Ty Evans' sacrifice fly for Florida's go-ahead run, and Ryan Slater shut the door on the Chippewas with the bases loaded in the bottom of the inning. 

Against Oklahoma, Jed Fabian's two home runs led the way.

Follow Monday's game:Florida Gators baseball takes on Oklahoma in NCAA Gainesville Regional final

Watch the game:How to watch Florida Gators baseball vs. Oklahoma Sooners in NCAA regional on TV, live stream

After a loss to Tennessee in the SEC tournament final, Florida baseball is happy to be hosting the Gainesville regional on the home field where they've won over 20 games this season.

The Gators kicked off their postseason with a win 7-3 win over Central Michigan Friday night, moving on to play the Big 12 tournament champion Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night. They lost that game, 9-4, setting up a Sunday afternoon rematch with the Chippewas, who beat Liberty Saturday afternoon to stay alive. 

The regional tournaments are double-elimination. The winner moves on to the super regionals.

Saturday's game:Florida baseball takes on Oklahoma Sooners in NCAA regional

More:Five storylines to follow as Florida baseball hosts NCAA regional in Gainesville

Friday's game:A winning start: Florida baseball bests Central Michigan, setting up NCAA matchup with Oklahoma

Where and when does Florida baseball play Oklahoma?

Where: Condron Family Ballpark, Gainesville

When: 7 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022

How can I watch Florida Gators vs. Oklahoma Sooners baseball?

Streaming: ESPN+, WatchESPN (cable subscription needed) and the ESPN app