Florida beats Auburn 3-2, advances to championship series

AP Sports Writer

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Nicole DeWitt’s single in the bottom of the ninth scored Justine McLean and gave Florida a 3-2 extra-inning win over Auburn on Sunday, sending the defending national champion Gators back into the championship series.

McLean advanced to second on a wild pitch before DeWitt’s hit off Auburn reliever Marcy Harper.

Florida center fielder Kirsti Merritt threw out runners at the plate in the second and fourth innings. Lauren Haeger pitched a complete game for the win.

The Gators (58-6) nearly won it in the eighth, but center fielder Morgan Estell threw out Francesca Martinez at home with two outs and the score tied 2-2.

Auburn (56-11) earned its first two World Series wins Saturday, but the Tigers left 14 runners on base Sunday.

 

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