Baseball Preview: Hammondsport Lakers vs. Naples Big Green Machines
Hammondsport is 0-3 against Naples since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Hammondsport Lakers will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Naples Big Green Machines, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Hammondsport lost 14-6 to Lima Christian on Monday.
Naples lost 9-3 to Red Jacket on Tuesday.
Grady Grove was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 5.2 innings pitched. Grove was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Grove wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Theron VanZandt, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Hammondsport's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Naples, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Hammondsport might still be hurting after the 12-4 loss they got from Naples in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Hammondsport have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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