Naples's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They put the hurt on the Whitman Wildcats with a sharp 13-1 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Naples considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Hunter Jacoby was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Jacoby has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jacoby was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Ollie Bruen was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lukas Hall, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Naples' victory bumped their record up to 3-10. As for Whitman, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Naples will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Red Jacket at 5:00 p.m. As for Whitman, they will head out on the road to challenge Clyde-Savannah at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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