GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — Aidan King struck out eight over six strong innings Thursday afternoon, leading Florida to a 6-3 victory over Auburn at Alfred A. McKethan Stadium.

The Gators (28-11, 8-8 Southeastern Conference) erased an early three-run deficit. Blake Cyr’s three-run homer in the third inning gave Florida a 4-3 lead. A two-run double by K. Jones in the fifth provided insurance.

King allowed just three hits and one earned run to earn the win. Four Florida relievers combined for three scoreless innings.

Auburn (25-12, 7-9) scored all three runs in the first inning, highlighted by an RBI single from Gregorio L. The Tigers managed eight hits but stranded nine baserunners.

The series continues Friday.