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The No. 10 Florida Gators softball team is hitting the road to face off against the No. 17 Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville for a three-game set starting today.
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Gators Dominating The SEC
The last time the Gators (29-4, 5-1 SEC) took the field they completed a sweep of the Kentucky Wildcats.
The Gators are leading the SEC in runs this year with the Bulldogs (24-7, 5-4) in second. Florida is on an eight-game winning streak. They rank top five in batting averages, doubles, base percentages, scoring, stolen bases and walks.
Be on the lookout for Skylar Wallace as she won SEC player of the Week. She performed her season high for bases stolen and runs scored against Kentucky.
Unmatched ✨
Congrats, Skylar on being named SEC Player of the Week! @Wallace2Skylar | #GoGators pic.twitter.com/QjCnvtEw2u
— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) March 26, 2024
Also, Mia Williams, who won SEC Freshman of the Week, after an impressive 5-for-7 against FGCU and will be a key factor in this matchup.
Don’t Forget The Bulldogs
Don’t count the Bulldogs out. They are also top three in the league in batting average, on-base percentage, hits, RBIs and walks.
They are led by Madisyn Kennedy, a fifth year senior who plays infield. She just had a career high of nine putouts in their loss against Arkansas. She is having one of the best seasons.
Not only is it their offense that’s good, but this is what coach Samantha Ricketts has to say about her team’s defense:
The Bulldogs are preparing to defend well against the Gators hitters and prepare for their pitches.
Ricketts said the Gators are a “complete team.”
Don’t Miss Out
This game will be an intense matchup for both teams as the Bulldogs seek to end the Gators winning streak.
Games will be played Thursday at 6 p.m. (SEC Network, ESPN 98.1-FM, 850-AM WRUF), Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m.
