Kelly Barnhill throws 2-hitter, leads Florida past LSU 7-0
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Kelly Barnhill threw a two-hitter and struck out eight in top-seeded Florida's 7-0 victory over LSU on Friday night in the Women's College World Series.
Barnhill (26-3), USA Softball's Player of the Year, helped put the Gators (57-8) within a victory Sunday of a spot in the championship series. On Thursday, Florida opened with an 8-0 victory over Texas A&M.
Chelsea Herndon doubled to score two in the top of the fourth. Janell Wheaton hit a solo homer in the top of the sixth and Kayli Kvistad hit a two-run homer in the seventh.
Aleshia Ocasio made perhaps the play of the game in the second inning when she ran into foul territory and caught a fly ball as she fell over a barrier.
LSU starter Carley Hoover (15-8) allowed two runs in five innings, and Allie Walljasper struggled in relief.
The Tigers (48-21) will play in an elimination game Saturday.
