Lely is 0-3 against Aubrey Rogers since February of 2024 but things could change on Thursday. The Trojans will welcome the Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
While Lely's win against Everglades City wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Trojans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 victory over the Gators on Tuesday. The win was nothing new for the Trojans as they're now sitting on three straight.
Lely let Star Orosco and Jeeznie Marcelin run wild. Orosco scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Marcelin scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. That's the most stolen bases Marcelin has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kai Oliveira, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Aubrey Rogers came into Tuesday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Naples 13-5 on Tuesday. Considering the Patriots have won seven contests by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Delaney McCroskery was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. McCroskery was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Jayline Martinez and Sophia Truchan did most of the damage at the plate: Martinez got on base in five of her six plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Truchan got on base in three of her six plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Alexis Alvarez was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two RBI.
Aubrey Rogers hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Naples struck out six times.
Aubrey Rogers' victory bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Lely, their win bumped their record up to 6-13.
Lely might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Aubrey Rogers when the teams last played back in March. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
