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Port Jeff senior Lia Desmond bends the bat against Southold/Greenport at home May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff senior Lia Desmond with a base hit against Southold/Greenport at home May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff shortstop Gabby Sanchez tags the runner out at second against visiting Southold/Greenport May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff senior Ashley Catoggio smacks a grounder against Southold/Greenport at home May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff shortstop Gabby Sanchez throws to first base for the out against visiting Southold/Greenport May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff freshman Annie Maier drills the ball through the gap against Southold/Greenport at home May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff senior Chloe Andriani handles the infield popup against Southold/Greenport at home May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff senior Gabby Sanchez makes the play at shortstop against visiting Southold/Greenport May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff sophomore Emily Brown arrives safely at third in a Royal’s 13-1 victory over visiting Southold/Greenport May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff sophomore Evelyn Walker from behind the plate in a Royal’s 13-1 victory over visiting Southold/Greenport May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff sophomore Emily Brown drills the ball deep to right field against Southold/Greenport May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff senior Chloe Andriani drills the ball up the middle for a base hit against Southold/Greenport May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff senior Ashley Catoggio drills the ball to left field against Southold/Greenport at home May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff senior Chloe Andriani slides home to score against Southold/Greenport at home May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff senior Chloe Andriani smacks the ball straight away against Southold/Greenport May 6. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff freshman Abby Rolfe from the circle goes the distance against Southold/Greenport at home May 6. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon
After trailing by a run in the opening inning, Port Jefferson’s softball team had to be patient at the plate and let the game come to them in a league VI matchup notching a 13-1 victory over visiting Southold/Greenport May 6. It was a must win game for the Royals, who must also win the final game of the regular season to make the playoffs.
Port Jeff’s Abby Rolfe, the freshman pitcher, was the spark for the Royals going four for four at the plate, scoring three times with three RBIs, as well as winning from the circle. The victory propels the Royals to 6-7 in league and will lead them to face Mattituck for their final game of the regular season at home May 8. First pitch is at 4:15 p.m.