No. 3 Florida (26-5, 8-2 SEC) defeated No. 8 Tennessee (21-8, 4-6 SEC), 6-1, Thursday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
The Gators led, 1-0, in the second inning after an RBI single by Michael Robertson.
Tennessee scored its lone run of the contest in the second inning. Blake Burke went 2-for-4, hitting a solo home run and a double.
Cade Kurland hit a solo home run in the fourth inning for Florida.
Josh Rivera hit a three-run home run, extending Florida’s lead to 5-1. BT Riopelle also hit a solo home run in the inning.
Chase Dollander (4-3) started for the Vols and pitched 4.2 innings. He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned runs) and three walks, while recording seven strikeouts.
Tennessee left 13 players on base in the contest.
How to watch the Tennessee-Florida baseball series
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