Softball Recap: Largo Packers vs. Shorecrest Prep Chargers
Largo was the 11-4 winner over Shorecrest Prep when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Largo Packers fell 10-6 to the Shorecrest Prep Chargers on Tuesday. Largo just can't catch a break and has now endured five losses in a row.
Paige Sofge spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and nine unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Miranda Rollins was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lacy Smithson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Shorecrest Prep's side, Samantha Beltran made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Beltran was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Libby Cenedella, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Riley Jaquish was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Largo's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Shorecrest Prep, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Largo will take on Boca Ciega at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Largo is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Shorecrest Prep, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on St. Petersburg Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shorecrest Prep is facing St. Petersburg Catholic at the right time seeing as St. Petersburg Catholic is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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