TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — The Alabama Crimson Tide erupted for six runs in the first inning and cruised to a 9-3 victory over the North Florida Ospreys on Saturday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

Alabama sent 11 men to the plate in the first, erasing an early 3-0 deficit. Bryce Fowler led the charge, driving in four runs on three hits, including a two-run double. John Lemm added a two-run double in the decisive frame.

North Florida scored all three runs in the first on an RBI single by Hosey B., but managed just seven hits total. Drew Buchanan drove in two for the Ospreys.

Alabama starter Zane Adams earned the win, allowing two runs over five innings. Four relievers combined for four scoreless frames. The Crimson Tide improved to 13-3, while North Florida fell to .500 at 8-8. Attendance was 3,573.