Red Jacket extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 2-7 in the process. They came up short against the Naples Big Green Machines, falling 16-1. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, Red Jacket couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Naples, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-2. The game marked their most dominant win of the season so far.
For Naples' part, Emily Lester was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Lester has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mia Betrus, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with five stolen bases and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Juliann Hall was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Red Jacket will head out to challenge Honeoye at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.8 runs per game on average), something Red Jacket will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Naples, they will take on Geneva at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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