Nettuno Softball City faced two matches with a completely different evolution on the field of the Nuove Pantere di Lucca. The first match ends in the fourth inning with the score 10 to 0, while the second sees a continuous change of results, with the green-blue team succumbing to the last Tuscan attack.
In the first game, manager De Cesaris opts for the following lineup: Casano on the pitching platform, Ghioldi catcher, Mastropasqua at third base, Pouye (Sferlazzo) shortstop, Passa at second base, Bassi at first base and Lagler, Mancini (Mazzoni) and Switch to the wingers, with Di Stasio in the role of DP.
After an initial Neptune attack which resulted in three quick outs, the home team scored two points. A sacrifice throw from Neverauskaitè puts Lucca ahead, while a shooting error allows Meoni to score 2-0.
In the first match, three more points were archived in the second inning and five in the fourth inning, the match ended with a score of 10 to 0. The opposing pitcher Pergola did not allow any hits to the Nettuno attack.
Here is the box score of the first match: https://www.fibs.it/it/events/2024-serie-a2-softball-2024/schedule-and-results/box-score/130710
The second match is very different, with Nettuno offering a good performance against the second strength of Group B. Despite the final defeat, the team responds blow for blow and only regrets a few missed opportunities.
The on-field lineup is reshuffled, with Lagler on the plate, Mancini receiving, Casano (Mastropasqua) at third base, Sferlazzo shortstop, Cultraro at second base and Bassi at first base. Pouye, Mazzoni and Di Stasio (Pirro) are on the outside.
In a fast first inning for both, Nettuno takes the lead in the second inning without a valid bat. Following an error by the opposing pitcher, Pouye, Mancini, Sferlazzo and Casano win the base. A wild pitch and a base to Di Stasio allow Nettuno to take a 2-0 lead. The hosts change pitchers and manage to close without suffering further damage.
The Lucca panthers respond with four points, but Nettuno does not let itself be overwhelmed. The defense keeps the result in balance and supports Lagler’s work. The attack, however, fails to find the decisive blow, as in the fourth inning when, with the bases full, a nice line from Lagler is caught on the fly by the opposing third baseman.
However, the reaction came in the sixth inning. With two outs, Cultaro hits a single, Mazzoni gets the base on balls and a triple to right by Lagler allows Nettuno to tie. The attack doesn’t stop and with a single from Pouye, an opponent error on Mancini’s diamond serve, a single from Mastropasqua and a triple from Cultraro, Nettuno takes the lead 7-4.
Unfortunately, the conclusion of the match is not favorable to Nettuno. Three consecutive singles, an intentional base and a triple by Meoni gave the victory to the Nuove Pantere di Lucca, who are getting ever closer to the playoffs.
Here is the box score of the second match: https://www.fibs.it/it/events/2024-serie-a2-softball-2024/schedule-and-results/box-score/130713
On Sunday 2 June, Nettuno Softball City will host Crocetta Softball at Campo Pineschi. It will be an opportunity to close the first leg and try to reverse course in the return leg. Naturally, the support of the home crowd will be necessary to obtain two fundamental victories for the Nettuno team’s championship.
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