GAINESVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The No. 4\/7 Florida softball team (42-6, 15-5 SEC) dropped its second game of its three-game series to Auburn (23-21, 3-14 SEC) on Saturday afternoon, 4-0, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.<\/p>\n
Despite out-hitting the Tigers 8 to 5, the Gators struggled to drive in runners in scoring position, leaving eight stranded.<\/p>\n
On her Senior Day, Kendall Grover<\/a> went 3-for-3, while Kenleigh Cahalan<\/a> and Townsen Thomas<\/a> accounted for both of Florida’s extra base hits, each hitting doubles.<\/p>\n Leah Stevens<\/a> (4-1) took the loss in the circle in her second SEC start, allowing two runs off a two-run home run with four strikeouts and three walks.<\/p>\n Olivia Miller<\/a> pitched three innings in relief, allowing two runs on three hits with a strikeout.<\/p>\n Despite the loss, Jocelyn Erickson<\/a> and Kenleigh Cahalan<\/a> each received Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Golden Tickets in a surprise post-game ceremony. The Golden Ticket, presented by Aliyah\u00a0Andrews, signify that they have each been drafted to play in the AUSL.<\/p>\n Both Erickson and Cahalan will be selected in the 2026 AUSL College Draft on\u00a0Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. ET\u00a0on ESPN2.<\/p>\n The Gators will look to clinch the series against the Tigers on Sunday at 1 p.m. on SEC Network+.
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