Big Green Machines
| 05/13/25 @ South Seneca | 10 |
| 04/21/25 vs South Seneca | 8 |
| 04/26/25 vs Hammondsport | 7 |
| 04/23/25 vs Whitman | 7 |
| 05/12/25 @ Whitman | 5 |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Naples ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the South Seneca Falcons 10-9. The Big Green Machines' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Grady Grove made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Naples is 3-1 when Grove allows one or fewer hits, but 3-6 otherwise. Grove was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Rowan Biggs was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. He has become a key player for Naples: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Theron VanZandt, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
The victory snapped Naples' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-7 record. As for South Seneca, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Naples will be playing in front of their home fans against Dundee at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for South Seneca, they will head out to face off against Lyons at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.31 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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