Gator Softball Squeaks By Bulls

The sixth ranked Florida softball team got just one hit on the night, but it was enought to beat the USF Bulls 1-0 at home on Wednesday night.

Strong pitching

The Gators and Bulls combined for just two hits on the night showcasing a strong day from both pitchers. In fact, Florida didn’t record a hit until the bottom of the sixth inning.

Kelly Barnhill was yet again spectacular pitching a complete game shutout for the Gators. She walked just two batters and gave up one hit on the day. Barnhill totaled 11 strikeouts in the game and leads all power conference pitchers in strikeouts.

#Gators WIN over USF‼ #GoGators🐊 pic.twitter.com/PYRKwctyog

— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) April 11, 2019

The winning run

Tim Walton’s club was quiet with the bats which was especially surprising as the Gators beat USF 7-1 earlier in the season. Florida was being no-hit until Cheyenne Lindsey took over in the sixth.

Lindsey would reach on a single and would later advance to third where Sophia Reynoso would produce the lone run in the game with a sacrifice fly, scoring Lindsey.

Lindsey broke up the no-hitter in the sixth and she scored later on to give UF the 1-0 lead going into the seventh!! #GoGators🐊 pic.twitter.com/AimglvR6wC

— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) April 11, 2019

Coming up next

The Gators get back to SEC play as they travel to College Station for a weekend series against Texas A&M.The Aggies are coming off a series loss to the Georgia Bulldogs. The first game of the series is set for Friday at 7 p.m.

After the weekend series against the Texas A&M, Florida travels to FSU for a midweek match up with the Seminoles. The Gators just recently lost to FSU at home 2-0.