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Kim Waleszonia runs to first base after laying down a bunt against the Bruins / Gator Country photo by Tim Casey

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Gator Country was the only Florida media outlet to have a photographer at the Women's College World Series as the Gators' made the first appearance in the program's 12-year history. Here's the third of five photo galleries, featuring 200 images you won't find anywhere else.

After avoiding elimination in a thrilling game earlier in the day against first-team All American pitcher Angela Tincher and the Virginia Tech Hokies, the Florida softball team faced another first-team All American pitcher in a second elimination game in the same day.

UCLA pitcher Anjelica Selden’s throwing error led to a Gator run in the first inning. The Gators would add another run in the sixth inning after Ali Gardiner singled to reach base. Le-Net Franklin pinch ran for Gardiner and stole second base. Francesca Enea singled to drive in the run and give the Gators a 2-0 lead.

Florida was held to three hits and two walks by Selden.

The Gators had a first-team All American pitcher of their own. Junior Stacey Nelson was very effective, shutting out the Bruins on five strikeouts while allowing five hits and a walk.

Waleszonia and Florida freshman Tiffany DeFelice were the only Gators to reach base more than once. DeFelice batted 1-for-2 and walked, while Waleszonia reached on the first-inning error and had a walk. Waleszonia scored the first run of the game for UF.

Florida improved to 69-4 on the season, extending its NCAA record for most wins in a season.

Waleszonia’s stolen base in the first inning tied her own single-season school record of 24.

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WCWS Photo Gallery #3, UF vs. UCLA, 5/31/08

DIRECTORY OF PAST GATOR COUNTRY PHOTO GALLERIES

About the author

Tim Casey

Tim Casey covered the 2007 BCS Championship Game, 2007 Final Four, 2005 College World Series and 2008 Women's College World Series. He’s had photos published in Sporting News magazine, GQ magazine, SI.com, ESPN.com and nearly every newspaper in the state of Florida. Now he's home as Gator Country's Photography Editor.

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