Gators Over Auburn: Softball

Florida Gators infielder Skylar Wallace (17) scores the winning run during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators utility Pal Egan (55) and Florida Gators outfielder Katie Kistler (29) chomp for a video camera before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Katie Kistler (29) and Florida Gators utility Pal Egan (55) both attempt to catch a fly ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Katie Kistler (29) and Florida Gators utility Pal Egan (55) run into each other while attempting to catch a fly ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Tim Walton gestures during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Tim Walton talks with his team during a timeout during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Katie Kistler (29) makes a catch during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Katie Kistler (29) waits for a pitch during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators infielder Skylar Wallace (17) gestures while Auburn Tigers outfielder Abbey Smith (20) rounds second base during the game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Tim Walton talks with his team during a timeout during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators infielder Reagan Walsh (15) catches a fly ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Kendra Falby (27) catches the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators assistant coach Mike Bosch talks with Florida Gators pitcher Elizabeth Hightower (22) during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators utility Sarah Longley (52) attempts to hit the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Katie Kistler (29) hits the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators infielder Skylar Wallace (17) steals third base after a bad pitch during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators pitcher Rylee Trlicek (44) pitches the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Katie Kistler (29) catches the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators pitcher Elizabeth Hightower (22) pitches the ball to Auburn Tigers infielder Nelia Peralta (13) during the game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

The Florida Gators team celebrates after a win after the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators infielder Skylar Wallace (17) screams as she scores the winning run during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Tim Walton hypes the crowd during the last at-bat during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Auburn Tigers pitcher Maddie Penta (9) pitches to Florida Gators third baseman Charla Echols (4) during the game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Auburn Tigers pitcher Maddie Penta (9) pitches to Florida Gators infielder Skylar Wallace (17) during the game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Auburn Tigers pitcher Maddie Penta (9) pitches the ball to Florida Gators infielder Reagan Walsh (15) during the game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators pitcher Elizabeth Hightower (22) pitches to Auburn Tigers catcher Aubrie Lisenby (11) during the game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Auburn Tigers pitcher Maddie Penta (9) pitches ball to Florida Gators infielder Reagan Walsh (15) during the game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators catcher Sam Roe (13) hits the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators third baseman Charla Echols (4) hits the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators infielder Reagan Walsh (15) attempts to hits the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators pitcher Elizabeth Hightower (22) throws to Auburn Tigers catcher Jessie Blaine (22) during the game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators utility Sarah Longley (52) catches the ball from Florida Gators pitcher Elizabeth Hightower (22) during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Katie Kistler (29) hits the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators utility Pal Egan (55) attempts to hits the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Auburn Tigers infielder KK McCrary (16) hits the ball during the game against the Florida Gators at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators third baseman Charla Echols (4) hits the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators utility Pal Egan (55) attempts to hits the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators utility Sarah Longley (52) hits the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators infielder Skylar Wallace (17) smiles between innings during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators utility Pal Egan (55) looks toward home plate during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Katie Kistler (29) jogs to first base after being walked during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators infielder Reagan Walsh (15) and Auburn Tigers outfielder Kenadie Cooper (25) stand next to each other during the game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Softball bats lay against the fence before the game between the Florida Gators and Auburn Tigers during the softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Kendra Falby (27) makes a catch for an out during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

The field is prepped before the game between the Florida Gators and Auburn Tigers during the softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

The outfield at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Softball bats lay against the fence before the game between the Florida Gators and Auburn Tigers during the softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators infielder Skylar Wallace (17) scoops the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators pitcher Elizabeth Hightower (22) pitches the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators infielder Skylar Wallace (17) gestures during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators pitcher Elizabeth Hightower (22) pitches the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators pitcher Elizabeth Hightower (22) pitches the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators pitcher Elizabeth Hightower (22) pitches the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators first baseman Avery Goelz (2) makes a catch at first for the out on Auburn Tigers infielder Nelia Peralta (13) during the game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators outfielder Kendra Falby (27) high fives as she is introduced before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators catcher Sam Roe (13) smiles as she is introduced before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators catcher Bryn Thomas (46) high fives as she is introduced before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators softball alum Francesca Enea throws out the first pitch before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators softball alum Francesca Enea throws out the first pitch before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators softball alum Francesca Enea throws out the first pitch before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Alberta the Alligator and Florida Gators softball players shoes before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators utility Pal Egan (55) during the Pledge of Allegiance before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators softball listens to the Pledge of Allegiance before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators infielder Kaila Pollard (23) talks with Florida Gators utility Olivia Gigante (19) before the game against the Auburn Tigers during the softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators pitcher Elizabeth Hightower (22), Florida Gators pitcher Samantha Bender (6), Florida Gators pitcher Rylee Trlicek (44), and Florida Gators pitcher Lexie Delbrey (16) walk on the field before the game against the Auburn Tigers during the softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Softballs in a bucket before the game between the Florida Gators and Auburn Tigers during the softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 6, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]