Florida Gators sophomore pitcher Liam Peterson tied a program record with 11 strikeouts in a season-opening 7–0 victory over Air Force. Peterson delivered six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and using 53 of his 74 pitches for strikes. Florida’s head coach noted the importance of Peterson’s improved mental composure, contrasting his more inconsistent freshman campaign in 2024. The dominant performance reinforces Peterson’s emerging role as the team’s Friday starter, with expectations rising for continued strong contributions.