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Michael Robertson's walk-off catch in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Florida Gators beat Texas Christian University 3-2 in the semifinals of the College World Series. Robertson, who had entered the game as a pinch runner, made a leaping catch against the wall in center field to preserve the lead and send Florida to the finals.
Outfielder Michael Robertson's catch in the bottom of the ninth inning secured Florida Gators' 3-2 victory over TCU and a berth in the College World Series championship series. Robertson, who entered the game as a pinch-runner, raced home from third on a two-out dribbler to shortstop off the bat of teammate Cade Kurland with the go-ahead run in the top of the inning. Robertson stayed in the game in the bottom of the ninth as Wyatt Langford moved to left in place of Tyler Shelnut. When closer Brandon Neely retired the first two TCU batters of the inning, Robertson made a game-saving catch.
Florida baseball defeated TCU 3-2 to advance to the College World Series Finals for the fourth time in school history. Josh Rivera hit his second home run of the series to give the Gators an early lead, while Michael Robertson made a game-saving catch in center field. Florida manufactured the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and closer Brandon Neely retired the side in order to secure the win. The Gators will face either LSU or Wake Forest in the Finals.