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TGIF: Thank Genovese It's Friday (June 6)

TGIF: Thank Genovese It's Friday (June 6)

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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: It was April 9, and No. 16 Mizzou (27-10) was hosting Western Illinois at University Field. The Leathernecks (18-14-1) featured one of the hottest hitters in the country in Sammy Marshall, who entered the day batting an incredible .522 at the plate.

THE PLAY: Playing at third base, Genovese had crept up the line to prepare for Marshall's at-bat. A lefty slapper, Marshall's trustworthy attribute was her speed, certainly comparable to the likes of Mizzou's Taylor Gadbois. Marshall sat down a bunt attempt on a pitch from Tori Finucane and sped off towards first base. Genovese perfectly anticipated the play, scooped and fired the ball towards first in one fluid motion for the third out of the inning.

THE OUTCOME: Mizzou went on to win, 4-2, in what would be the first victory of a doubleheader sweep. The Tigers downed WIU, 5-0, in the nightcap.

THE GIF: Enjoy...