Who is pitching for Florida today vs. Kentucky? All eyes on Gators in 2024 College World Series game - June 19

The Florida Gators will square off against the Kentucky Wildcats in their third game of the 2024 College World Series which has been rescheduled for Wednesday. The eagerly awaited eliminator will commence at 11 a.m. EDT at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Florida vs. Kentucky game was to be played on Tuesday but was rescheduled for the following day due to impending inclement weather.

Florida starting pitcher today vs. Kentucky

Pierce Coppola was set to start as the Florida pitcher on Tuesday, and he is expected to take the mound as the starter for the rescheduled game against Kentucky on Wednesday.

Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan spoke to reporters on Monday and said he was going to start the sophomore 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 hasn't been at his best this season and has recorded an underwhelming 0-4 record. The left-hander has managed 26 strikeouts and nine walks across 18.2 innings pitched with a 9.16 ERA.

Since this is a do-or-die matchup, Florida needs Coppola to deliver and get the team off to a strong start.

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

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

Date: Wednesday, June 19
Time: 11 a.m. EDT (10 a.m. CT)
Venue: Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska
Channel: ESPN

Florida suffered a 3-2 loss against Texas A&M in its opening game of the College World Series. However, the Gators did well to bounce back in their second game on Monday and took down NC State 5-4 to remain in the CWS.

Meanwhile, Kentucky is in its maiden CWS campaign and the program got its first win in the opening round, beating NC State 5-3. However, the Wildcats lost 5-1 against Texas A&M in the winner's bracket on Monday and are now forced to play an eliminator.

The loser of the Kentucky vs. Florida game will be knocked out of the College World Series. The winner will face Texas A&M later on Wednesday, for a spot in the CWS finals.