Softball Earns First Win in Regional Doubleheader
By Logan Weingartner
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. - The Finger Lakes Community College softball team welcomed SUNY Adirondack to the turf for a doubleheader on Saturday, April 13th. The Lakers would drop the first game in a tight score of 13-10, but picked up a win in the second, marking their first victory of the season.
In game one, Aubrey Roberts (Cobleskill, N.Y./Cobleskill Richmondville) put her offensive prowess on display, delivering a hit on each of her 4 plate appearances. Roberts connected with the ball on a double and drove in 2 crucial runs, cementing herself as a catalyst for the Lakers. Power-hitter Joelle Jay (Macedon, N.Y./Victor) was another key piece of the puzzle, adding 3 runs and 1 triple to the stat sheet. Sophomore Kelsey Payne (Waterloo, N.Y./Waterloo) made her name heard, bringing in 3 runs while also being walked 4 times.
Cassidy Loveless (Marion, N.Y./Marion) provided a nice spark, as she accounted for 3 of the team's 9 hits and drove in a run. Pitcher Madison Anderson (Ashville, N.Y. / Chautauqua Lake) was critical to the win, striking out 7 batters over 7 innings.
In game two, the Lakers turned the tide. Joelle Jay rode on the success of the previous matchup, delivering in both departments yet again. Jay would go a perfect 3-for-3, knocking in 2 triples and 2 RBIs. Alongside Jay was Natalie Lecceardone (Manchester, N.Y. / Red Jacket), who posted a strong outing in her 2 at-bats. Lecceardone would finish the day with 2 hits and a team-high 4 RBIs. Aubrey Roberts served as the team's primary pitcher in this game but also took authority at the plate. Roberts struck leather on a triple and drove in 1 run and 2 RBIs. Freshman Ava Recktenwald (Lima, N.Y. / Honeoye Falls-Lima) improved on her outing from the previous match, bringing in 1 run and 1 RBI – while also being walked once.
The Lakers will look to build off their success in their next outing, when they travel to Williamsville, New York to take on Erie Community College on Monday, April 15th at 5:30 PM
