Special report on the Florida Gators softball team:
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 7 Florida picked up a 3-1 victory over FGCU in a midweek matchup Wednesday afternoon at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
Freshman Baylee Goddard’s two-run home run in the 5th inning lifted the Gators (18-4) to their second-consecutive win over the Eagles (13-7). Sophomore Charla Echols extended her hit-streak to five games and set the table for Goddard with her leadoff single up the middle – E.C. Taylorentered to pinch-run following the at-bat.
Earlier in the game, down 1-0 to FGCU, Florida rallied to tie the game with a series of base hits which was initiated by freshman Julia Cottrill’sdouble down the right field line.