Softball Recap: Estero Wildcats vs. Naples Golden Eagles
Estero's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Naples Golden Eagles. For Estero, this counts as revenge for the 5-3 defeat Naples walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2021.
Joey Gray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jenel Favata, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Sanchez, who went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Naples' side, Mackenzie Leiti and Joslyn Baker stepped up to the plate in a big way. Leiti went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Baker scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Estero is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. As for Naples, they now have a losing record at 11-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Estero will take on South Fort Myers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Estero is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Naples, they will head out on the road to square off against Lely at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lely is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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