TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 5 Florida defeated No. 3 Alabama, 9-2, to clinch the series Saturday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium. UF has now clinched all five of its Southeastern Conference series this season.
The Gators (32-5, 12-2 SEC) used a five-run 6th inning, which was highlighted by a Kendyl Lindaman grand slam, to run away with second game of the series game Crimson Tide (32-7, 11-6 SEC). Natalie Lugo (10-1) hurled 4.0 innings and held Alabama to just two runs on four hits, while Katie Chronister shut the door in the final 3.