The L.E.S. Lady Furies’ Cinderella season ended Monday as they were knocked out of the running for the Little League World Series by the Rockville Center All-Stars.
On Saturday, the age-10-and-under softball team lost badly to the Staten Island All-Stars. But they rebounded against Floral Park on Sunday, winning, 14-10, keeping hope alive, albeit briefly, until they lost Monday on the ball field at 16th St. at Avenue C.
In Saturday’s victory, Kayla Acevedo and Aurelia Rodriguez got the game balls, both having turned double plays to save the Furies in the fifth and sixth innings.
Joey Ortiz started the game and pitched well. Jade Gonzalez took over in the fifth, holding Floral Park to just two runs over two innings.
Madison Lorenzi caught the entire game, and only gave up four steals, including none at home plate.
Right fielder Maya Khan had an unfortunate injury in the third inning. But Jaylin Gonzalez came on and played great in the outfield and backing up first base.
The Furies will be back — and better than ever — Coach Damien Acevedo said.
“I can tell you, winter clinic this year will be 26 weeks of intense training,” he assured.
