University of Arizona pitcher freshman Michelle Floyd (94) deals in the top of the fifth as she comes in to close out the Wildcats' 9-0 run rule win against Southern Miss at Hillenbrand Stadium, Feb. 7, 2014.

 Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

In the UA’s two-game fall softball series last weekend, another PCC grad,Β Alexis Dotson, started in center field, and freshman pitcher/designated playerΒ Trish ParksΒ had six RBIs in two games. Possibly the most encouraging numbers were those of sophomore pitcherΒ Michelle Floyd, who did not allow a run in five innings. Although she started only six games a year ago, Floyd appears to be the UA’s leading pitcher.

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