Softball Game Preview: South Lake Eagles vs. Pasco Pirates

The South Lake Eagles will take on the Pasco Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Lake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.

South Lake was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against West Port on Tuesday. South Lake was the clear victor by a 19-3 margin over West Port. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Zoie Rogers looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

Makiah Palacio

Hits (Career)

03/25/25 @ West Port	4
04/12/24 vs Lake Minneola	3
03/07/25 vs Walton	2
02/25/25 vs East Ridge	2
04/23/24 vs Lake Nona	2

On the hitting side, Makiah Palacio was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Stone, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.

South Lake always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Meanwhile, Pasco came up short against Academy at the Lakes on Tuesday and fell 7-3. The Pirates have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Abigail Grubbs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Those hits were her first of the season.

Pasco's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for South Lake, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.

South Lake suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Pasco when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will South Lake have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.