CORAL GABLES, Fla. (Interstat) — The Florida Gators scored six runs in the second inning and used five hitless relief innings to defeat the Miami Hurricanes 8-4 on Saturday evening at Mark Light Field, clinching the weekend series.

Derek Williams hit a three-run homer for Miami in the first, but Florida responded immediately. Kyle Jones delivered a two-run double in the decisive second, and Ethan Surowiec added a three-run homer in the ninth. After starter Rob Evans struck out 12 but allowed five runs, Florida’s bullpen dominated. Ricky Reeth earned the win with four innings of relief, and Aidan King and Ernesto Lugo-Canchola combined for four perfect innings.

Florida improved to 11-1. Miami fell to 10-2. The series concludes Sunday.