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| 03/20/26 - Away | 9-8 W |
| 04/29/25 - Away | 3-13 L |
| 04/22/25 - Away | 10-11 L |
| 02/26/25 - Home | 8-18 L |
| 04/26/24 - Home | 4-15 L |
| + 5 more games |
It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Lely ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Naples Golden Eagles, sneaking past 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since March 27, 2025.
Sophia Moriarty made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over nine innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooke Bledsoe, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Lianayah Llorca, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Lely is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Naples, they dropped their record down to 2-7 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lely will welcome Palmetto Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bears have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.3 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Naples, they will host Gulf Coast on Monday.
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