Amherst Girls Softball
'Major' Devil Rays win high-scoring games

The "Major" Devil Rays had a 12-5 lead going into the fifth inning but the Braves scored eight runs in the top of the fifth to take a 13-12 lead. The Devil Rays won 16-15.

The Devil Rays came back in the bottom of the fifth to tie the score. The Braves drove in two runs in the top of the sixth to take the lead again.

In the bottom of the sixth, the Devil Rays took advantage of some walks coupled with two hits to score three runs in the bottom of the sixth to win the game.

The Devil Rays' offense was led by Dana Macchia and Alyssa Presutti's two hits and Morgan Mathien, Rachel Gewurz and Carly Butt's one hit apiece. The Braves were led by Merissa Loos' three hits (single, double, triple), Alyssa Maraszek and Hannah Peterson's doubles and Lisa Harb, Abigail Cimato and Mary Rose Fridey's singles.

Devil Rays 16, Cubs 12

The Devil Rays used eight hits to beat the Cubs.

Rachel Gewaurz and Alyssa Presutti led the Devil Rays with two hits a piece. Callan Smith, Carly Butt, Grace Phillips and Dana Macchia each had a hit.

The Cubs' offense was led by Erin Denter's two hits, one being a triple, Libby Kanieniarz's two hits, Sarah Stockman (hit) and Danielle Stockman (double).

Angels 11, Cubs 2

The Angels scored five runs in the first inning and four more in the second to defeat the Cubs.

The Angels' offense was led by Laura Zaprowski and Krista Rasey, who had three hits apiece. Megan Kerr and Gina Nasca added two hits apiece.

Defensively, the Angels received solid pitching from Kelly Stockman and Jessica Lynett as well as excellent defensive plays from Bayle Cruz and Blair Pembleton.

For the Cubs, Lisa Infanti pitched very well and hit a long double to drive in a run. Erin Fenter also pitched well and made several good defensive plays. Callie Bridge and Kelly Clauss also played well for the Cubs.

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Bats 20, Defenders 12

Abby Ferenzy, Elise Faut, and Anneke Carlo continued to swing hot bats as they led the Bats' hitting. Kara Lukomski, Rachel Perelstein, and Haley Skidmore led the way for the Defenders.

Keegan Iorio, Victoria Ernst, and Meredith Irving made some big defensive plays for the Defenders. Melissa Wolf, McKenna Dean, and Alyssa Curtis had stellar defensive plays to lead a three up, three down second inning.