Florida softball holds one last chance for a statement win at home Tuesday night.
The Gators welcome in fierce rival Florida State for a top 10 in-state battle at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
No. 6/8 UF fell to No. 10/9 Florida State last Wednesday in Tallahassee. The Gators generated seven hits vs. the Noles, but just one run in the 3-1 defeat. In all but two of seven innings, the orange and blue left runners on base.
Meanwhile, the Gators were bitten by Isa Torres and her phenomenal two home runs, plus the two-way play of Ashtyn Danley – who fired four scoreless innings coming in from left field. Florida’s lone run came in the first inning on a leadoff shot from Taylor Shumaker.
UF, though, holds a chance at redemption and to further its odds of a top-eight seed. The Seminoles, meanwhile, need a win to stay firmly in the regional host conversation.
Florida softball vs FSU live updates
Giulia Desiderio clutch for the Gators | B5
The senior drives in her first RBI in the biggest moment to put the Gators up 4-3. She comes in to pinch hit for Cassidy McLellan and takes the first pitch up the middle for an RBI single. A two out rally from the Gators scores Kenleigh Cahalan after her walk and puts them up 4-3.
FSU ties game right back | T5
Deja vu from the second inning as FSU loads the bases with one out. Rothrock does an excellent job escaping the jam, despite acquiescing one run to the Seminoles on an Anna Hinde sac fly. She gets the next two Noles to fly out.
Florida softball takes lead | B4
Like FSU in the second, Gators generate three hits and a walk. Ella Wesolowski drives in a run, but Florida can’t tack on more despite the bases loaded with no outs. Gabi Comia and Jocelyn Erickson strike out, with Taylor Shumaker grounding out in between.
Keagan Rothrock comes in for Olivia Miller | T4
Miller puts runners on second and third, but she gets the strikeout of lefty Shelby McKenzie. Her day is done after, and Keagan Rothrock comes in for the Gators. She’ll look to improve on her past struggles vs. the Seminoles…a team she’s allowed 16 runs in her career against.
Gators tie game | B3
Gabi Comia draws a walk to lead off the inning, and Taylor Shumaker drives her in with a double. Three batters later, Townsen Thomas scores her from third on an infield single. Florida and FSU tied at 2 after three innings.
Florida State takes lead | T2
FSU works Olivia Miller with three singles and a walk. That scores a run for the Seminoles, courtest of Hayley Griggs. Florida, though, catches a massive break. Isa Torres hits a sacrifice fly, and Griggs decides to tag from second. She’s thrown out, and it’s an inning ending double play to keep the score 2-0.
Florida softball scoreless after 1 | B1
Both teams trade walks and a fielder’s choice, but no runs are scored. Florida State and Florida tied at 0.
Florida softball vs FSU starting lineup
Florida
Starting pitcher is Olivia Miller
Florida State
Starting pitcher is Bella Dimitrijevic
Florida softball vs FSU start time
First pitch is set for 7 p.m.
How to watch Florida softball vs FSU
The first game will stream on SEC Network. Danielle Lawrie and Eric Frede will be on the call. The game will also be on 98.1 FM/850 AM WRUF. Ryan Urquhart and Sky Lebron will announce the game, with former Gator Korbe Otis joining the broadcast.
Noah Ram covers Florida Gators athletics and Gainesville-area high school sports for The Gainesville Sun, GatorSports.com and the USA TODAY Network. Contact him at nram@usatodayco.com. Follow him on X @Noah_ram1 and on Instagram @Ramreporter.
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