A matchup pitting two top-25 teams is on the horizon for Tim Walton’s Florida Gators Softball team. The No. 5 Gators travel down to Orlando to take on the No. 22 UCF Golden Knights in a midweek matchup. Recent Form You do not get top-25 games in college softball with …
Read More »Nine Run 7th Inning Propels Softball to Series Victory Over Mississippi State
When the sixth inning came to an end, the fifth-ranked Gators softball team looked to be in another close SEC matchup. Leading 1-0 starting the top of the 7th, the Gators offense was struggling, with their only run coming in the top of the first. However, a nine-run top of …
Read More »Softball Uses Fourth Inning Home Run to Squeeze by Mississippi State
The fifth-ranked Gators Softball team went on the road for just the second time this season, taking on the 15-9 (0-4 SEC) Mississippi State Bulldogs Friday night. A pitching duel through three innings, Kinsey Goelz came to the plate in the top of the fourth inning with two outs. She …
Read More »Wilkie, Trlicek lead Gator Softball to Victory
Emily Wilkie’s first plate appearance proved to be the difference maker on Wednesday night. The freshman faced a full-count, bases-loaded, two-out situation in the first inning. Then, she launched a fastball from North Dakota’s Jannay Jones over the scoreboard in left-center field. The grand slam homer provided a lead the …
Read More »Gators Fall to USA Softball in Exhibition
The softball exhibition between the Florida Gators and Team USA allowed the Gators to get a gauge on their season. Playing against a team that features three former Gators, Tim Walton’s club fell 4-0 on Tuesday night. Offensive Struggles Any time you take on a team of former stars regardless …
Read More »Despite Late Comeback, Softball Falls To Kentucky 4-2 in Series Finale
The sixth-ranked Gators Softball, trailing 2-0 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, was being dominated by Kentucky pitching. With only two hits in the first five innings, the Gators came up in the bottom of the seventh with one last chance to tie the game. The Gators delivered. …
Read More »Gators Softball’s Rally Leads to Series Victory over Kentucky
Florida coach Tim Walton’s club seems to like to rally from behind in games. For the third-consecutive game, the Gators used an immediate comeback after falling behind. This time, it was to earn an SEC series victory over number nine Kentucky. Tight victory Gator starting pitcher Natalie Lugo dealt in …
Read More »Lindaman, Hightower lead Gator Softball to Victory Over Kentucky
Kendyl Lindaman faced nine pitches in the at-bat. Florida’s designated player turned on a pitch and carried a pop fly all the way to the left-field fence. The ball clamored off the wall, and Hannah Adams and Charla Echols raced around the bases. Lindaman provided a 2-1 lead, and the …
Read More »Softball Looks to Rebound After First Loss of the Season
The sixth-ranked Gators softball team looks to rebound tonight after losing for the first time of the season against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday. The team will welcome the 6-9 Kennesaw State Owls to Katie Seashore Pressley stadium for a mid-week matchup at 6 pm. https://twitter.com/GatorsSB/status/1369649159179935750?s=20 Gators pitching looking …
Read More »Softball pulls away late to beat FSU 5-0
With two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning, Florida softball player Kendyl Lindaman got a rising fastball and hit a high fly ball over the leftfield fence. With two runners on base, Lindaman’s three-run home run extended the Gator lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth. …
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