The Tigers tallied just four hits against UF star pitcher Keagen Rothrock.
After pushing No. 5/8 Florida to the brink in the first two games of a three-game series, Missouri softball fell flat in the series finale on Monday, falling 5-2 to the Gators. All three facets of the game --- pitching, hitting and fielding --- endured rough patches on Monday.
At the plate, MU recorded just two hits and had zero runs through the first six innings of action against UF star pitcher Keagen Rothrock. The Tigers were able to avoid a shutout, as designated hitter Abby Carr hit a two-RBI double down the right field line with one out in the top of the seventh. In the circle, MU starting pitcher Marissa McCann gave up six hits, three walks and four earned runs in four innings of work. UF right fielder Taylor Shumaker hit a two-run blast in the bottom of the fourth, making it nine home runs allowed in 13 appearances for McCann so far this season. Florida opened the scoring in the bottom of the second with a little bit of help from Missouri's defense. With two outs and the bases loaded, UF catcher Jocelyn Erickson hit a frozen rope up the middle and into center field. MU center fielder Kayley Lenger, a normally reliable fielder, couldn't handle the heater of a ground ball. That allowed the runner on first, Shumaker, to score, and it was a base-clearing double for Erickson, who finished 3-of-4 at the plate. Missouri will host a mid-week tilt against UT-Martin on Wednesday. First pitch is set for 3:30 p.m. The Skyhawks, who were picked to finish No. 8 out of 10 teams in the Ohio Valley Conference coaches' preseason poll, have lost four of their last five games, including back-to-back run-rule defeats to Ole Miss.Quentin Corpuel covers softball for Missouri Tigers On SI in addition to the occasional story in other sports. From Bethesda, Md., he’s pursuing a certificate in sports analytics in addition to a journalism degree. Along with FanNation, Corpuel also covers Mizzou athletics for Rock M Nation and does freelance sports writing for KCOU 88.1 FM, the University of Missouri's student-run radio station.Mizzou Commit Braylen Warren Earns Invite to Elite 11 Finals: The BuzzBetMGM bonus code SI1500 offers $1,500 first bet for Virginia vs. Missouri Tigers Gator Bowl
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