Florida Gators softball shuts out LSU at home

Florida Gators softball pitcher Kelly Barnhill pitches for UF- GatorCountry photo taken by David BowieSpecial report on the Florida Gators softball team:

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The fifth-ranked Florida softball team downed No. 14 LSU in the series opening game, 7-0, Friday evening at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

The Gators (43-7, 16-3 SEC) pounded out nine hits with junior Amanda Lorenz leading the charge at the plate with a 3-for-3 performance. Kelly Barnhill dominated the game from in the circle and tied her season-high as she struck out 15 Tigers (36-12, 9-9 SEC) in her 18th complete-game of the season.

Alex Voss continued flourish at the plate as she picked up her fifth hit over the last…