Softball Preview: Largo Packers vs. Canterbury Crusaders
The Largo Packers will head out on the road to square off against the Canterbury Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Largo will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
In what's become a running theme this season, Largo gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 17-7 margin over Boca Ciega. Largo's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Paige Sofge made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 66 innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Sofge has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive pitching appearances. Sofge was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Largo got a big performance out of Miranda Rollins, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Rollins has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kayla Hickey, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Canterbury had to endure a 13-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Bradenton Christian 12-6. The high-scoring effort was just what Canterbury needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
The team relied heavily on Kenzie Tucker, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-5. Raina Fitzpatrick was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Largo's record now sits at 7-12. As for Canterbury, their win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-17.
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