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Bama Beats The Gators In Close Game!
by Associated Press

2008-05-11 16:27:38.0
 

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Matt Bentley's sacrifice fly scored Jeff

Texada from second to lift Alabama over Florida 8-7 in a comeback

victory Sunday.

Alabama (30-22, 14-13 in Southeastern Conference) scored six

runs in the final two innings. Florida (30-20, 14-13 SEC) scored

single runs in each of the first three innings to take a 3-0 lead.

Alabama trailed 7-2 with two outs in the eighth inning, but

scored five runs to tie the game and set up the ninth-inning Texada

score.

Austin Graham (5-1), earned the win with 3 2/3 innings of

relief. He allowed one run and three hits and struck out three

batters.

Clint Franklin (3-3) took the loss. He allowed one run and one

hit in two-thirds of an inning.

 

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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