Barnhill Outduels Alvelo In Instant Classic
Barnhill Outduels Alvelo In Instant Classic
Kelly Barnhill and Taran Alvelo went head-to-head in a pitching duel for the ages, but it was Florida who edged Washington on Friday.
Florida earned its first victory over a Top 5 opponent this season with a 1-0 victory over fifth-ranked Washington on Friday—but it didn't come easily.
It took eight innings and a tie-breaker runner before the Gators could get to Washington pitcher Taran Alvelo, who set a new career high with 15 strikeouts while allowing just four hits.
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On the other side, Kelly Barnhill turned in one of the most spectacular performances of her career, spinning a complete game, one-hit shutout that required she engage in some high-stakes overtime.
We could continue on with superlatives and forced details, but that's unnecessary.
Alvelo was over-powering. Barnhill was spectacular.
There was a bunch of this:
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And this:
Taran Alvelo’s 15th K!!
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And this:
Final strikeout of the game!
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It was, without exaggeration, one of the most well-pitched games you will ever see. Consider that your public service announcement, do yourself a favor, and check out the full game replay.