Florida softball, after a run-rule loss against Texas, faced Alabama in an elimination game the following day.
The No. 4 Gators bounced back with a 6-4 win over Alabama, advancing to the Women’s College World Series semifinals for the first time since 2017. It was a back-and-forth battle that showed the Gators’ resilience.
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Jocelyn Erickson played a key role, helping Florida take a lead in the game. Ultimately, the Gators secured the win and will face No. 2 national seed Oklahoma next.
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Florida softball vs Alabama score: Gators 6, Crimson Tide 4
| TEAMS | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Florida | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Alabama | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Florida softball vs Alabama live updates, highlights
Final: Florida 6, Alabama 4
Bottom of the seventh inning: Florida 6, Alabama 4
8:22 p.m.: Giles lines out, securing the win for Florida! The Gators will advance to the Women’s College World Series semis!
8:21 p.m.: Rothrock strikes out Preuitt, leaving Alabama with one out left.
8:20 p.m.: Preuitt steps in to pinch hit for Cahalan.
8:17 p.m.: The top of the order comes up for Alabama in the final inning.
8:19 p.m.: First out for Florida as White grounds out.
Top of the seventh inning: Florida 6, Alabama 4
8:16 p.m.: The Gators get out of the inning. Alabama has its last chance to score.
8:15 p.m.: Kowalewski strikes out, leaving two outs with one run to go for Alabama.
8:14 p.m.: Kistler strikes out the first batter in the inning.
Bottom of the sixth inning: Florida 6, Alabama 4
8:09 p.m.: Rothrock retires the side, maintaining Florida’s lead of 6-4.
8:05 p.m.: Heivilin gets a single, bringing Alabama closer with a score of 6-4.
8:04 p.m.: Florida struggles to convert a double play, allowing Alabama to score a run.
8:01 p.m.: Three consecutive singles load the bases for Alabama.
8 p.m.: Johnson singles, putting runners on first and second.
8 p.m.: Dowling hits deep but is caught before advancing.
7:59 p.m.: Giles reaches first after a fielding error.
Top of the sixth inning: Florida 6, Alabama 2
7:55 p.m.: Alabama retires the Gators, but Florida holds a 6-2 lead.
7:52 p.m.: Erickson hits a three-RBI home run, extending Florida’s lead to 6-2.
7:50 p.m.: Alabama replaces the pitcher after Erickson’s home run.
7:48 p.m.: Otis reaches on an error, setting up a potential scoring opportunity for Erickson.
7:44 p.m.: Florida starts the inning with a groundout but then gets a single to set up a scoring chance.
Fifth inning: Florida 3, Alabama 2
7:39 p.m.: Florida retires Alabama, maintaining a 3-2 lead.
7:35 p.m.: Rothrock strikes out a batter but allows a baserunner to advance.
7:33 p.m.: A catch by Kistler gets Florida the first out of the inning.
7:29 p.m.: Florida misses a scoring opportunity, leaving two runners stranded.
7:26 p.m.: Florida strikes out with runners in scoring position.
7:24 p.m.: A sacrifice bunt moves runners into scoring position for Florida.
7:23 p.m.: Walsh singles to give Florida the lead.
7:21 p.m.: Florida has runners on base.
7:20 p.m.: Florida starts the inning with a leadoff single.
7:18 p.m.: Alabama makes a pitching change.
Fourth inning: Florida 2, Alabama 2
7:15 p.m.: Florida keeps Alabama from scoring, ending the inning tied at two.
7:10 p.m.: Florida leaves runners on base at the end of the inning.
7:07 p.m.: Florida gets a runner on base.
7:06 p.m.: Tough break for Florida with a hitter out.
7:04 p.m.: Good start to the inning for Florida with a leadoff single.
Third inning: Florida 2, Alabama 2
7:02 p.m.: Florida turns a double play to end the inning.
7:00 p.m.: Alabama scores to tie the game.
6:59 p.m.: Alabama strikes out a batter.
6:56 p.m.: Alabama gets a runner in scoring position.
6:51 p.m.: Florida finishes the inning with a run scored.
6:50 p.m.: Florida takes the lead.
6:49 p.m.: Florida scores to tie the game.
6:46 p.m.: Florida has runners on base.
6:42 p.m.: Florida challenges a call.
6:40 p.m.: Florida starts the inning.
Second inning: Alabama 1, Florida 0
6:36 p.m.: Florida retires the side, keeping the game close.
6:34 p.m.: Alabama scores, taking the early lead.
6:33 p.m.: Florida catches a break, making a crucial out.
6:32 p.m.: Alabama puts runners in scoring position.
6:31 p.m.: Alabama scores as a result of an error.
6:29 p.m.: The game switches back to ESPN2.
6:28 p.m.: Florida ends the inning, heading to the field.
6:24 p.m.: Florida gets a runner on base.
6:22 p.m.: Florida hits a deep ball, but it’s caught.
First inning: Florida 0, Alabama 0
6:18 p.m.: Rothrock finishes the inning with back-to-back strikeouts.
6:15 p.m.: Rothrock starts strong with a quick out.
6:09 p.m.: Florida leaves a runner on base after the first inning.
Pregame
6:09 p.m.: The game will air on ESPN2 after a delay.
6:02 p.m.: Alabama’s starting pitcher is Kayla Beaver.
5:45 p.m.: Florida’s lineup includes Keagan Rothrock in the circle.
- 1. SS Skylar Wallace
- 2. LF Korbe Ortis
- 3. C Jocelyn Erickson
- 4. DP Reagan Walsh
- 5. RF Katie Kistler
- 6. 3B Ariel Kowalewski
- 7. CF Kendra Falby
- 8. 2B Mia Williams
- 9. 1B Avery Goelz
5:32 p.m.: The game is about to begin after a weather delay.
What channel is Florida softball vs Alabama on today?
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Florida softball schedule 2024
See Florida’s journey through the 2024 NCAA Tournament and WCWS. For the full schedule, click here.
Gainesville Regional
- Friday, May 17: Florida 6, Florida Gulf Coast 0
- Saturday, May 18: Florida 9, South Alabama 1 (5 innings)
- Sunday, May 19: Florida 9, South Alabama 1 (5 innings)
Alabama softball schedule 2024
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