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TGIF: Thank Genovese It's Friday (June 20)

TGIF: Thank Genovese It's Friday (June 20)

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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: A prime time matchup came to University Field on Thursday, May 1, when No. 13 Mizzou Softball hosted No. 6 Alabama. The entire nation was able to watch as closely as the fans in the stands, with the SEC contest airing on ESPN.

THE PLAY: Genovese's #WebGem play came in a stretch of two-straight 1-2-3 innings for the Tigers' defense. After nothing in the third inning for Alabama, the trend was continued into the fourth with Genovese's impressive slide and throw from her knees for the second out. The play was completed with an outstanding stretch and scoop by first baseman Kelsea Roth.

THE OUTCOME: Mizzou went on to win, 8-6, but needed an exciting spurt of three runs in the sixth inning to secure the victory. Genovese walked to lead off the inning and was doubled in by freshman Natalie Fleming to score the game-tying run. Ashtin Stephens came speeding in behind Genovese to give Mizzou a 7-6 lead.

THE GIF: Enjoy...