Softball Recap: Naples Comes Up Short

Naples was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell 18-14 to the Estero Wildcats. If the Golden Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 5-4 to the Wildcats when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Naples got a good showing from Elle Gant, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Furthermore, Gant didn't allow a single earned run, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024.

On the hitting side, Mary Mcmullin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Cassie Kramer, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

Golden Eagles

Home Runs

03/28/25 vs Estero	3
03/19/25 @ Neumann	1
02/26/25 @ Lely	1
02/25/25 @ Immokalee	1
02/18/25 vs Palmetto Ridge	1

Even though they lost, Naples lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Naples' record is now 3-8. As for Estero, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.

Naples will be playing in front of their home fans against Fort Myers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Estero, they will square off against Aubrey Rogers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Aubrey Rogers has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.92 runs per game on average), something Estero will no doubt try to take advantage of.