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OMAHA, Neb.  –  The Cavaliers held a two-run lead after eight innings, but Florida (51-15) used a three-run rally in the ninth inning to defeat Virginia (50-14) by a score of 6-5 in the College World Series opener for both teams on Friday (June 16) at Charles Schwab Field. 

Jake Berry (0-5) took the loss as he worked 1.2 innings in relief after entering the game with two outs in the seventh inning.

Nick Parker left as the pitcher of record after six innings of one-run baseball. The right-hander sat down the final seven batters he faced. He produced his sixth quality start of the year and third in three postseason starts. Parker produced 12 fly ball outs and only needed one strikeout in his 56th career start, tied for the most among active NCAA pitchers.   

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The Cavaliers will drop into an elimination game on Sunday (June 18) against TCU who lost 6-5 to Oral Roberts in the opening game of the College World Series on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on ESPN. 

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