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SEC Softball Tournament: Alabama Grills the Gators
TL;DR
Alabama defeated Florida 9-1 in the SEC Softball Tournament, winning in just five innings. Vic Moten struggled initially but recovered to secure the win for Alabama.
Key points
- Alabama won 9-1 against Florida in five innings
- Vic Moten started for Alabama, initially struggling
- Florida coach Tim Walton started Leah Stevens unexpectedly
- Alabama loaded the bases but faced strikeouts
- The game was part of the SEC Softball Tournament
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ALABAMA 9, FLORIDA 1 (5 Innings)
It was a shaky start for Bama starter Vic Moten as she walked the first two batters. [To be honest, the ball/strike calls were a bit questionable.] However, she came back to strike out the next three Gators swinging.
UF coach Tim Walton made an unusual choice of starting Leah Stevens who had mostly been used out of the bullpen and not in big moments too often. Alabama loaded the bases against the Gator but three Tide players struck out to end the threat. But that good fortune would not last.
In the top of the 2nd inning, Moten repeated her performance from the first frame by walking the first two batters. But again, she got out of the jam.
To lead off the bottom of that inning, Ambrey Taylor smoked a ball off the scoreboard to take an early 1-0 advantage.
Later in that same inning, a hit by pitch and a pair of walks was followed by a one RBI single by Ana Roman and a two RBI single by Marile Giles.
Florida scratched one run on the 3rd, but stranded a pair of runners. In the bottom of the frame, Kristen White had a two out single and was doubled in by Jena Young. After a Brooke Wells walk, Alexis Pupillo singled to make it 6-1.
In the bottom of the 5th, Alabama closed it out for a run rule victory. Young singled and Pupillo doubled her in. Roman walked and Audrey Vandagriff doubled her in. Taylor picked up another RBI when she walked it off with an RBI single.
[Love that enthusiasm from Beth Mowins…] 🙄
Moten went the distance, giving up three hits and one run. One insane stat in that she had seven walks but the strike zone was a bit facocta.
NOTES:
- Florida was scared of Wells. So much so that they walked her three times. But that is not a great strategy when a team has someone like Pupillo hitting behind her. She was 2 for 3 with 2 runs and 2 RBI.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Alabama vs Florida SEC Softball Tournament game?
Alabama won the game against Florida with a final score of 9-1.
Who was the starting pitcher for Alabama in the game against Florida?
Vic Moten was the starting pitcher for Alabama in the game against Florida.
Why did Florida coach Tim Walton start Leah Stevens against Alabama?
Tim Walton made the unusual choice to start Leah Stevens, who typically played out of the bullpen, likely to surprise Alabama.
How did Alabama perform offensively in the game against Florida?
Alabama loaded the bases multiple times and scored nine runs, showcasing a strong offensive performance.
