The Naples Golden Eagles will take on the Lemon Bay Manta Rays in a tournament on Friday. Lemon Bay took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Naples, who comes in off a win.
Naples saw some tournament action on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Cypress Lake. The Golden Eagles have beaten the Panthers the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Panthers has come to flipping the script.
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Audrina Torres was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Naples kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Lemon Bay fell victim to North Port and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Bobcats, falling 9-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Manta Rays' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Lemon Bay has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-7 record this season. As for Naples, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
Naples' speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Golden Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Lemon Bay, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Naples continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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