Florida softball advances to the Gainesville Regional finals after securing its second run-rule victory in as many days, this time over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday morning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, 8-0.
The Gators have yet to allow a run so far this weekend after mercy-ruling the Florida A&M Aggies on Thursday, 12-0. Kegan Rothrock tossed five scoreless frames against Georgia Tech, allowing four hits, a walk and a hit batter while striking out four, giving her eight scoreless frames so far this weekend.
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It took a couple of innings for Florida’s offense to heat up, but once Kenleigh Cahalan broke the ice with her three-run home run in the top of the third, it was off to the races for the Orange and Blue. The Gators added another run that inning on an RBI triple by Cassidy McLellan, then followed that up with a three-run fourth that saw an RBI double from Ava Brown, plus an RBI single and a steal of home by Townsen Thomas.
Florida got its final run on a bases-loaded walk by Brown in the top of the fifth.
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; A general view of the NCAA and SEC logos on a Florida Gators jersey before the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; A general view of the NCAA and SEC logos on a Florida Gators jersey before the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21), Florida Gators pitcher Caroline Stanton (1) and Florida Gators infielder Kalie Matsuno (4) huddle before the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; A general view of the NCAA D1 Softball Championship signage during the fifth inning between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators pitcher Keagan Rothrock (7) pitches the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the third inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) makes a catch for the out at first base against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators infielder Kendall Grover (12) bunts the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators infielder Kendall Grover (12) runs to first base after bunting the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators catcher Ella Wesolowski (74) hits the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Tim Walton looks on against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators infielder Gabi Comia (10) hits the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators infielder Gabi Comia (10) makes the out while Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets utility Addison Leschber (13) attempts to return to second base during the second inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators infielder Gabi Comia (10) reacts after making a play while Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets utility Addison Leschber (13) looks dejected during the second inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) hits a three-run home run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the third inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) celebrates with Florida Gators head coach Tim Walton after hitting a home run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the third inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators outfielder Cassidy McLellan (22) hits the ball for a one-run triple against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the third inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; \Florida Gators infielder Kendall Grover (12) scores a run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the third inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators outfielder Cassidy McLellan (22) reacts after hitting a one-run triple against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the third inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) makes a catch for an out against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the third inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Florida run-rules Georgia Tech to reach Gainesville Regional finals
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators outfielder Cassidy McLellan (22) scores a run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the fifth inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators pitcher Keagan Rothrock (7) pitches the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the fifth inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators infielder Gabi Comia (10) makes the catch at first base before Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets outfielder Raegan Wall (2) touches during the fifth inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) reacts after making a play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the fifth inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) fields the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the fifth inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Gators run-rule Yellow Jackets in Gainesville Regional
May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) runs to first base after being walked against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the fifth inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
The Gators now await the winner from Saturday’s two loser’s brackets and will face whoever emerges on Sunday afternoon in the championship game slated for noon ET. If Florida loses, they still get another chance in the double-elimination tournament at 2:30 p.m. ET.
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