Gator Softball Looks to Extend Perfect Season
A perfect start to the season is exactly what Florida head coach Tim Walton looked for just under a month ago. Now sitting at 12-0 as the number-five team in the country, Gator softball welcomes New Mexico State to Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium for a mid week matchup on Wednesday.
Perfect Start
One struggle for any team to start their season is finding their groove. Florida played some close games this season, particularly against Jacksonville, Georgia Southern and McNeese State. At first glance, these might not seem like the most daunting opponents. That’s fair, Florida has yet to play a ranked team this season, but it is hard to argue with a perfect 12 wins out of 12 games.
Florida continues homestand against New Mexico State Wednesday
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New Mexico State will serve as a speed bump on the road toward a tense weekend for the Gators.
As the Gators continue rolling through the competition, they will hope to maintain their undefeated record against the Aggies (3-9) in Gainesville at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium Wednesday evening.
No. 5 Florida will greet NMSU with its ferocious pitching staff. The team
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In the first game of the team’s Sunday doubleheader, the Gators outlasted the Louisville Cardinals 2-0.
Chronister propels Gators in game one
Katie Chronister pitched another outstanding game in the circle for the Gators. Sitting down the 3-6 Cardinals through the first three innings, Chronister ran into trouble in the top of the fourth inning. Despite striking out Cardinals catcher Taryn Weddle, she was able to reach base on a passed ball. On the next pitch, Cardinals designated-hitter Taylor Roby ripped a single to right-center field to set up first-and-third with one out.
After a mound visit from head coach Tim Walton, Chronister dug deep and struck out Makayla Hurst looking. Now with two outs in the inning, Chronister got Rebecca Chung to pop out to first base and get out of the inning with no runs allowed.
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