OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lauren Haeger had a home run and three RBIs against Michigan, but what she didn't do Monday night could play a more important role in Florida's championship hopes.
Haeger, the national player of the year, is also her team's ace pitcher. After winning three games at the Women's College World Series, she got a break from the mound Monday, and her teammates handled Michigan anyway.
Freshman Aleshia Ocasio and sophomore Delanie Gourley combined to beat the Wolverines 3-2 and put the Gators within one win of a repeat national title.
Haeger threw 160 pitches against Auburn on Sunday, so coach Tim Walton didn't want to use her.