The Gators scored five runs in the fourth inning to secure the first game of the series. Both teams will close the slate on a Friday doubleheader.
Florida softball dropped the first game of the series against Alabama, 8-3, Saturday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. The Gators struggled from the plate due to a solid outing from Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts.
The Gators left 12 runners on base during Wednesday night's 4-2 loss against in-state rivals Florida State.
Following a 3-1 loss Friday, the Florida softball team bounced back with a 7-6 victory over Auburn in game two of the series. The Gators survived a late-game jam to earn their sixth SEC win of the season.
The Gators dropped their second straight after notching only three hits in the second game of the series.
The Florida softball team will host a three-game series against the Tennessee Volunteers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium March 25-27.
Florida softball (23-2, 2-1) is back in SEC action this weekend as it faces Texas A&M (16-8, 0-3) March 18-20 in College Station, Texas.
The Florida Gators secured an impressive comeback win in the first game against Texas A&M Friday. Redshirt junior Skylar Wallace was clutch in the final inning with a two-run single.
The Florida Gators were shut out in the second game of the SEC opening weekend against Mississippi State Sunday.
“We need to show just how much grit we have to dig deep and pull it out,” said senior outfielder Cheyenne Lindsey. The Gators battled to earn their first SEC win against Mississippi State Saturday.
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