Mater Lakes Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Naples Golden Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mater Lakes Academy of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
Deborah Untoria and Alanis Leon did some serious damage despite the final result: Untoria scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Leon scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Mater Lakes Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Naples didn't hit any.
On Naples' side, Elle Gant made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Gant has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gant was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Mackenzie Leiti was incredible, going 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Joslyn Baker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Mater Lakes Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9-1. As for Naples, the victory got them back to even at 10-10.
Mater Lakes Academy will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Palmetto Ridge at 11:00 a.m. Palmetto Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Naples, they will take on John Carroll Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Naples is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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