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On a chilly Saturday night in Athens, Georgia, the fifth-ranked Florida softball was defeated by the 20th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs 4-2. Despite taking the lead early in the game, Gator pitching couldn’t hold on to the lead, and only one hit from the offense handed the team its fourth loss of the season. Bats Struggle Against Georgia Pitching Coming off a series sweep against LSU last weekend and a mid-week win against Jacksonville, the Gator offense looked to continue its dominance against SEC play. However, Bulldog pitching kept the Gator bats silent for most of the game. The Gators were able to get on the board in the top of the second inning after Julia Cottrill reached on an error to set up Baylee Goddard with two outs in the inning. Goddard received an inside fastball on a 3-2 pitch, pulling the ball over the left-field fence and giving the Gators a 2-0 lead. ....