Pitching becomes the name of the game at Women's College World Series
June 2, 2008OKLAHOMA CITY - What do UF, UCLA, Alabama, Texas A&M, Arizona State and Virginia Tech have in common?
OKLAHOMA CITY - What do UF, UCLA, Alabama, Texas A&M, Arizona State and Virginia Tech have in common?
For seven innings two first team All-American pitchers outdueled each other, baffling the opposing team's lineup.
OKLAHOMA CITY - All Kim Waleszonia could do was watch as the ball flew over her head and the game fell out of reach.
OKLAHOMA CITY - All Kim Waleszonia could do was watch as the ball flew over her head and the game fell out of reach.
On a Friday in February her career started.
When Tim Walton came to UF three years ago all he had was a dream.
Stacey Nelson stood in the circle one pitch away from the Wome's College World Series as more than 2,000 screaming fans rose to their feet.
The final pitch of the season was thrown at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on Saturday, marking the last time a game will be played in Gainesville this year.
Stacey Nelson stood in the circle one pitch away from the Women's College World Series as more than 2,000 screaming fans rose to their feet.
Tim Walton didn't need his peanut butter and jelly sandwich this time.
It would be hard to call anyone on the No. 1 ranked Gators (65-3) "weak" after everything they have accomplished this season.
For the first time all season, the road forked in front of the Gators.
After a 1-0 defeat against Central Florida - UF's first in more than two months - UF coach Tim Walton was caught off guard by the scene in the postgame locker room.
Forget football, this weekend Gainesville is a softball town.
The Tide nearly rolled right over the UF softball team.
In front of a raucous home crowd, which has become commonplace for a weekend series at Pressly Stadium, the Gators' offense got back on track.
For the first time all season, junior Stacey Nelson did not throw a single pitch in either game of a doubleheader.
It took a little bit longer than expected, but the preseason prediction made by UF coach Tim Walton has finally come true.
The finish line is starting to come into focus.
A quick once-over of senior Mary Ratliff's Facebook profile leaves no doubt as to where the outgoing right fielder grew up.