Foster’s 2-run single lifts Gators to 8-7 victory over Bethune-Cookman in NCAA regional

Gators score 3 in final at-bat for NCAA victory

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Teddy Foster’s two-run single in the ninth inning helped Florida avoid a stunning upset, edging Bethune-Cookman 8-7 in an NCAA regional game Friday night.

Josh Adams and Matt den Dekker scored on the hit that gave the No. 8 national seed Gators a comeback win that spoiled a strong outing for Hiram Burgos.

The right-hander mostly baffled Florida (40-20) through seven innings, but the Wildcats (32-27) fell to 1-19 in the NCAA tournament and remained winless in 23 tries against the Gators.

Now, Florida will face Miami in the winner’s bracket Saturday. The Hurricanes swept the Gators in a three-game series earlier this season.

Bethune-Cookman will face Jacksonville in an elimination game.