David Aldrich

#Mizzou softball freshman Abby Carr is at her best when the moment gets big. A look at how her calm has shaped her role as a two-way player. columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_…

Marissa McCann gets her first career SEC shutout against South Carolina as #Mizzou wins 5-0 @CoMoSports

@CoMoSports B6: With runners on first and second, #Mizzou can't capitalize as an Addy Waits ground ball is turned into a double play to end the inning. 5-0 Missouri

#Mizzou hasn't lost a series to South Carolina since 2018. That changes today if the Tigers can't bounce back from Friday's 5-2 loss. First pitch at 5 p.m. Follow this thread to stay updated on all the action during the game. @CoMoSports

@CoMoSports T6: Marissa McCann pitches a 1-2-3 inning, including a huge strikeout against the leadoff batter. She is up to five strikeouts on the day. 5-0 #Mizzou

@CoMoSports T5: After an Abby Hay leadoff walk, a pop up bunt catches Hay off guard as she is caught at first base in a double play. A lineout ends the inning and keeps the score at 5-0 #Mizzoi

@CoMoSports T5: After a Kai Byars double, the Gamecocks leave another runner stranded, as a strikeout, a fly out and a line out end the inning. 5-0 #Mizzou

@CoMoSports B4: Stefania Abruscato adds on to the lead with an RBI single to left field. 5-0 #Mizzou

@CoMoSports B4: With runners on second and third, freshman Gracie Britton drove in a run with a single before a throwing error allowed another to score, with Britton advancing to third on the play. Claire Cahalan entered as a pinch runner and came around to score on a wild pitch. 4-0

@CoMoSports T4: Despite a leadoff single, South Carolina can't capitalize with three straight fly outs to end the inning. 1-0 #Mizzou

@CoMoSports B3: #Mizzou strikes first in the third. After two walks and a wild pitch advanced runners into scoring position, a sacrifice fly from Stefania Abruscato gives the Tigers a 1-0 lead.

@CoMoSports T3: With a runner threatening on third, Claire Cahalan makes a beautiful throw from left field to get the runner out at home. To end the inning, Sidney Forrester made a diving catch in right field to limit any South Carolina damage. Still scoreless 0-0 #Mizzou

@CoMoSports B2: Emma Friedel continues to dominate #Mizzou batters, striking out the side. Friedel is already at five strikeouts through two. Game still scoreless 0-0

T2: McCann strikes out the first two batters before a pop up ends the half. She is already at three strikeouts on the day. 0-0 #Mizzou

B1: Despite an Abby Carr walk, Emma Friedel strikeouts two to limit any damage. 0-0 #Mizzou

T1: Marissa McCann earns her first strikeout to start the game. Afterwards, a runner is left stranded at first with a walk, but McCann fights through it with a flyout flipping the side. 0-0 #Mizzou

@CoMoSports #Mizzou starting lineup: 1. Addy Waits (3B) 2. Stefania Abruscato (C) 3. Abby Carr (DP) 4. Abby Hay (1B) 5. Sidney Forrester (RF) 6. Madison Uptegrove (SS) 7. Claire Cahalan (LF) 8. Sophie Smith (2B) 9. Kayley Lenger (CF) P. Marissa McCann

How do SEC softball coaches feel about playing the tourney at a baseball venue? Asst. Commissioner Jeremy Hammond: "They're use to playing on different playing surfaces, but what they should expect from us, is that we're going to provide a championship level playing surface." Said coaches gained confidence from seeing how Toyota Field hosted softball in Feb, 2025.

Plenty of ranked #NCAASoftball action across ESPN networks April 15-19 🥎

No more campus sites? The SEC Softball Tournament could be heading to a neutral site in 2027, per a report. 👇 si.com/onsi/softball/…

BREAKING The SEC Softball Tournament will head to Madison, Alabama starting in 2027. The Tournament will be held at Toyota Field home to Minor League Baseball’s Rocket City Trash Pandas. The agreement is for 4 years (2027-2030).