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FSU softball sweeps Southeastern Louisiana University in dramatic doubleheader
FSU softball pitcher Ashtyn Danley talks win over FAMU, comfort on the mound
FSU softball pitcher Ashtyn Danley talks win over FAMU, comfort on the mound
Florida State softball swept Southeastern Louisiana University in a dramatic doubleheader on Friday at the JoAnne Graf Classic.
The No. 8 Seminoles (11-1) had a flair for the dramatics with two intense games against the Lions.
With the wins, FSU has won 11 straight games.
In game one Julia Apsel started for FSU and she threw a scoreless 4.1 innings and allowed three hits while striking out two. Jazzy Francik replaced her to finish the game, and she struck out one and allowed just one hit.
FSU’s pitchers battled to keep the score down as the Seminoles offense took a few innings to click. After a scoreless first two innings, the Seminoles scored twice in the third inning from a Michaela Edenfield triple.
The two-run cushion was enough to give the Seminoles the edge until a run in the fifth inning and two in the sixth secured the win. It was a gritty game for FSU, but three RBI between Edenfield and Jaysoni Beachum gave FSU the boost it needed.
Game two was a far tenser affair as the game went nine innings and needed a walk-off from Beachum to secure an FSU comeback victory.
After Francik allowed four runs in the first two innings, the Seminoles turned to Ashtyn Danley in relief.
She threw seven scoreless innings, striking out nine and allowed just one hit in an impressive relief appearance. Her efforts on the mound allowed the Seminoles time to cut into the four-run lead.
The comeback was sparked by Isa Torres who recorded three RBI to get the Seminoles back into the game.
In the third, she reached on a fielder’s choice that allowed Amaya Ross to score. She followed that with a double in the fifth that scored one, before another double in the seventh that set up Kennedy Harp for the game-tying single.
After a scoreless eighth inning, Beachum delivered the game-winning single in the ninth, going opposite field and scoring Krystina Hartley.
FSU softball’s JoAnne Graf Classic schedule
FSU vs. No. 6 Texas A&M (doubleheader)
When/Where: Game 1 – Saturday, 3 p.m. /JoAnne Graf Field – Seminole Softball Complex | Game 2 – 5:30 p.m. (Subject to change) / JoAnne Graf Field – Seminole Softball Complex
Liam Rooney covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at LRooney@gannett.com or on Twitter @__liamrooney
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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