Softball Preview: Pasco Pirates vs. Belleview Rattlers
The Pasco Pirates will face off against the Belleview Rattlers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Wednesday, Pasco made easy work of Zephyrhills and carried off a 10-2 win.
Abi Grubbs made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Grubbs has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Grubbs was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mariah Bennett, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Chloe Lee, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Belleview, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They skirted past Buchholz 11-10.
The team relied heavily on Lynnay Howard, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Jordan McLaughlin was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Pasco's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Belleview, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Pasco came out on top in a nail-biter against Belleview in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, sneaking past 2-1. Will Pasco repeat their success, or does Belleview have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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