Florida outplayed by Missouri for mercy rule defeat
The No. 3 Gators hit the ground hard in a 10-2 loss Saturday Natalie Lugo steps through and delivers a pitch against South Carolina on April 24th Photo by Faith Buckley | The Independent Florida Alligator
Leadoff hitter Hannah Adams whirled the bat through the air as she took her stance on home plate. Sitting with a full count of three balls and two strikes, the senior hammered the pitch by Laurin Krings.
The ball skyrocketed over the fence to give the Gators a 1-0 lead the peak of their Saturday performance.
The Gators softball team lost their edge against Missouri in a 10-2 mercy rule loss Saturday.
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Offensive Struggles
Any time you take on a team of former stars regardless of sport, it is tough competition.
Look no further than USA Softball pitcher Cat Osterman. Despite last playing college softball in 2006 with the Texas Longhorns, Osterman has not lost her touch or power.
Throughout the 5.2 innings pitched for Osterman in the exhibition, she allowed just four hits and a walk. To go along with that, eight Gators struck out facing the left-hander. Ally Carda replaced the starter in the bottom of the sixth inning, and allowed no hits on her four batters faced.
For the Gators batting, it was the usual suspects, just significantly subdued. Cheyenne Lindsey, Kendyl Lindaman, Charla Echols and Julia Cottrill each notched singles. However, the Gators never mustered anything on the bases.