The Largo Packers will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Boca Ciega Pirates at 4:00 p.m. Largo is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.
On Tuesday, Largo came up short against Shorecrest Prep and fell 10-6.
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 nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Miranda Rollins made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lacy Smithson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Boca Ciega gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past Gulf 14-1. The high-scoring effort was just what Boca Ciega needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Largo's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Boca Ciega, they pushed their record up to 11-8 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Largo skirted past Boca Ciega 14-13 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Does Largo have another victory up their sleeve, or will Boca Ciega turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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