It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Naples had no problem doing just that on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over the South Fort Myers Wolfpack. That's two games straight that Naples has won by just one run.
Naples got a great performance from JP MARTIN as he pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. MARTIN has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mac O'MALLEY, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On South Fort Myers' side, Juan Angeles was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Jerry Cruz was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Naples' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-7. As for South Fort Myers, their loss dropped their record down to 12-14.
Naples will head out on the road to face off against Gulf Coast at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Naples has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. South Fort Myers does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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