April 11, 2008
DECATUR, Ala. - Despite inclement weather conditions that included brutal wind gusts and scattered rain, the Argonauts were able to clinch another shutout win at the GSC Crossover tournament in Decatur, Alabama. Pitcher Jillian LaFrance improved to 13-7 on the season, giving up just three hits in the shutout. The Argos combined for six hits and committed just one defensive error.
West Florida jumped ahead early in the ball game in the 2nd inning when Julie Carroll put one on base with a walk. Pinch runner Franny Bell then advanced on a single from leftfielder Melissa Chastang. With two outs, senior Whitney Gay roped an RBI single to score Bell which would be the only run of the game.
Taren Walton led West Florida hitters with two singles on the game, and Julie Carroll picked up a leadoff single for the only hit of the 4th inning. Whitney Gay continued to work hard for UWF at the plate and was 2-for-4 with two singles, as well.
West Florida improved to 31-17 for the season and 11-6 in GSC Conference play after today's win. The Argos were scheduled to play a second game, this one against Southern Arkansas University but the game was cancelled due to the inclement weather conditions. Play will resume Saturday afternoon for UWF, starting at 2PM against Ouachita Baptist and 4PM against Arkansas Tech University.
