Thursday night, a freshman dominated the circle to lead Florida past Oklahoma State in the Women’s College World Series opener for both teams. But, it was a pair of seniors that came away with the biggest plays of the night.
Keagan Rothrock (31-7) pitched a complete game shutout in her WCWS debut, limiting the Cowgirls to just two hits in the 1-0 victory.
In the top of the fifth inning, Lexi McDonald smacked a ball to center but Kendra Falby tracked it down and made a leaping catch that kept extra bases away from Oklahoma State.
In the bottom half of the frame, Katie Kistler crushed a no-doubt homer down the right field line to put the Gators ahead for good.
Both starting pitchers had phenomenal games, with Oklahoma State All-American Lexi Kilfoyl surrendering just two hits, as well. Otis and Kistler recorded Florida’s base hits. Erickson reached with two walks.
Florida will advance in the winner’s bracket to face No. 1 Texas Saturday at 9:30 PM (ET).
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