GAINESVILLE – No. 7 Texas A&M dropped a 9-2 decision to No. 21 Florida in the series opener Friday night from Condron Family Ballpark.
 
The Gators (29-14, 11-8) tallied the first run of the game on a two out single in the bottom of the first.
 
In the third inning, Grahovac drilled a two-run homer to left field to put the Aggies (31-8, 12-6) in front. The visitors responded in the bottom half of the inning with two runs on three doubles to reclaim the lead.
 
Florida scratched across a run in the sixth and seventh innings. The Gators added four runs of insurance to seal the final score at 9-2 in the visitor’s favor.
 
Shane Sdao worked 3.2 innings as the starter, allowing three runs on eight hits with four strikeouts. The Maroon & White used six arms out of the bullpen. Grant Cunningham was the most effective, allowing one run on two hits in 2.0 innings pitched, also racking a pair of strikeouts.
 
TOP PLAYERS
Gavin Grahovac – 1-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 HR
Grant Cunningham – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Hunter Bond – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB
 
SCORING SUMMARY

B1 | With two outs, Ethan Surowiec singled through the left side and Blake Cyr was hit by a pitch. Karson Bowen plated the run with a single to right field. A&M 0, Florida 1.
 

T3 | Harrison led off with a single through the left side. Grahovac belted a round-tripper to left field. A&M 2, Florida 1.
 

B3 | Brendan Lawson doubled to right-center field to start the inning. Cyr brought the run home with a double, later advancing to third on a wild pitch. Cade Kurland drove in a run with the Gators’ third double of the inning. A&M 2, Florida 3.
 

B6 | Caden McDonald knocked a solo homer to begin the inning. A&M 2, Florida 4.
 

B7 | Cyr led off with a single to left-center field, advancing to second on a wild pitch. Kurland drew a walk. Colton Schwarz flew out to center field, advancing Cyr to third. The run scored on a McDonald single to center field. A&M 2, Florida 5.
 
B8 | Kyle Jones doubled to left-center field, followed by a Lawson hit by pitch and Surowiec walk. Cyr was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to bring a run across.
 
GAME NOTES


Grahovac extended his hitting streak to 14 games and his on-base streak to 13 games. In SEC play, Grahovac has reached base safely in all 18 games and owns an 11-game hitting streak. The Orange, California, native
The junior’s home run in the third inning was the 38th of his career.
Duer extended his on-base streak to 22 games and has reached safely in each of the last 16 conference games.
Luke Billings and Bond made their first appearances in SEC play.
Harrison extended his on-base streak to 14 games.
Friday’s opener marked the 33rd meeting all-time between the clubs. Despite the loss, the Aggies still lead the series 18-15.

UP NEXT

No. 7 Texas A&M continues the series on Saturday with No. 21 Florida at Condron Family Ballpark. The contest will air nationally on SEC Network with first pitch slated for 4 p.m.
 
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