Hampton Bays Softball Clinches Playoff Spot, Will Likely Face Undefeated Babylon In Postseason

Both Southampton and Hampton Bays softball teams held their Senior Nights prior to their game at Red Creek Park on Wednesday night. DREW BUDD

Both Southampton and Hampton Bays softball teams held their Senior Nights prior to their game at Red Creek Park on Wednesday night. DREW BUDD

Carly Cenzoprano embraces fellow seniors Haley Dressler and Brigid Grealish. DREW BUDD

Taylor Pike and the rest of Southampton's five seniors share a moment prior to the game. DREW BUDD

Taylor Pike and the rest of Southampton's five seniors share a moment prior to the game. DREW BUDD

Southampton senior Leah Sellinger. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays third baseman Shanna Pierce fields a ground ball close to the foul line and throws to first base. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays third baseman Shanna Pierce fields a ground ball close to the foul line and throws to first base. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays third baseman Shanna Pierce fields a ground ball close to the foul line and throws to first base. DREW BUDD

After a couple of rocky first two innings on Wednesday, Hampton Bays starting pitcher Emily Peyton settled down nicely and helped lead the Lady Baymen to an 8-4 victory. DREW BUDD

Southampton senior Taylor Pike puts a tag on Hampton Bays junior Pam Grajales, who stole second base. DREW BUDD

Southampton senior Leah Sellinger slides well ahead of the tag put on by Hampton Bays catcher Lily Candelaria. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays starting pitcher Emily Peyton is all smiles after striking out the final batter of the game and clinching the victory, greatly improving the Lady Baymen's chances of making the postseason. DREW BUDD