After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Avoca Central, Naples was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They put the hurt on the Hammondsport Lakers with a sharp 14-3 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Big Green Machines considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Emily Lester spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, Erica Reigelsperger was a standout: she scored five runs while going 4-for-4. Grayce Hebding was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
The win got Naples back to even at 1-1. As for Hammondsport, their defeat was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Looking ahead, Naples will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Honeoye at 5:00 p.m. The game will give the Big Green Machines their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Hammondsport, they will venture away from home to face off against Hinsdale Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.5 runs per game on average), something the Lakers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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