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OMAHA, Neb. -- Brian Johnson delivered the big blow this time.

In the lineup for the first time in three weeks after suffering a freak concussion, Johnson broke open a close game with a two-run double that helped send Florida to an 8-4 victory over Texas at the College World Series on Saturday night.

"Sully talked to me before the at-bat," Johnson said, referring to coach Kevin O'Sullivan. "He said it's going to be a big at-bat for the game. So I just went up there really looking for one pitch I could drive. And I ended up getting that pitch.

"I was really excited to get back out there after three weeks not being able to play."

Johnson, the Gators' designated hitter and No. 2 starter, was knocked out by a throw from catcher Mike Zunino while pitching in the Southeastern Conference tournament May 28. Zunino, Johnson's roommate, tripped trying to throw out a runner at second base and hit Johnson in the back of the head.

It turned out Johnson's big hit in the seventh inning should have been ruled a home run. Replays showed that the ball bounced back into play after striking the railing above the yellow line atop the right-center wall. NCAA umpire coordinator Gene McArtor said in a statement after the game that the umpires' decision to hold Johnson at second base was wrong. Umpires aren't allowed to use video review.

No one on the Florida side was arguing the call after the game.

"I thought it went out," O'Sullivan said. "But you don't know. It's a tough call."

The No. 2 national-seeded Gators are just glad to be off to a winning start in the CWS after going two games and out last year in Omaha.

Florida (51-17) moves to a Bracket 1 winners' game against Vanderbilt on Monday night. No. 7 seed Texas (49-18) meets North Carolina in an elimination game that afternoon.