All Missouri had to do was be patient, and its runs continued to accumulate.
Making the most of the nine free passes issued by Florida Gulf Coast, the Tigers rode a quick offensive start to a 6-0 win against the Eagles on Wednesday.
The first inning was a pitching coach’s nightmare. Florida Gulf Coast starter Emily Estroff walked the first three Tigers she faced, putting herself in a hole she wouldn’t be able to get out of unscathed.
With one out in the inning, Hatti Moore struck a ground ball to shortstop. Ryley Topliff and Amaya Gainer worked the middle of the infield, trying to turn a double play to end the frame, but a low throw to first base allowed two runs to score and gave Missouri a 2-0 advantage.