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TGIF: Thank Genovese It's Friday (July 3)

TGIF: Thank Genovese It's Friday (July 3)

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Mizzou Softball's First Team All-SEC infielder Corrin Genovese has a knack for making "GIF-worthy" plays.  What is a "GIF"? GIF (graphics interchange format) is a common way to share images on the Internet, often times coming in the form of animation. Why would we need an animation? Highlights! And Genovese creates plenty of them.
SETTING THE STAGE: In its second game of NCAA Regional action at University Field (May 17), No. 16 Mizzou was looking to close out a victory over Kansas to move to 2-0 in the regional. With a 5-1 lead, the Tigers were in control, but the Jayhawks had loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning.
THE PLAY: Of course, that's when Genovese showed her face (glove, actually). The Tiger shortstop coolly handled a ground ball up the middle of the infield, tapped second base and threw to fellow junior Kelsea Roth, who was stretching perfectly at first base. The smooth operation was the double play Mizzou needed to end the inning and keep Kansas cornered.
THE OUTCOME: Mizzou went on to win, 6-3, and the victory proved to be the final triumph of the season for the Tigers. A crowd of more than 1,000 packed the U-Field stands to see the action.
THE GIF: Enjoy... and Happy Fourth of July!

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