Suncoast had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Royal Palm Beach on Thursday. The Chargers never let the Wildcats get on the board and left with a 7-0 win. The Chargers haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Not much got past Brady Benevides, who gave up just two hits and racked up nine Ks to keep Royal Palm Beach off the board. Benevides has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
John Cimbella
| 04/10/25 vs Royal Palm Beach | 3 |
| 03/11/25 @ Centennial | 2 |
| 04/19/24 vs Royal Palm Beach | 2 |
| 03/11/24 vs Spanish River | 2 |
| 04/02/25 @ Port St. Lucie | 1 |
On the hitting side, John Cimbella was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Colin Campbell, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Suncoast's win bumped their record up to 15-9. As for Royal Palm Beach, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 14 of their last 18 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season.
Suncoast will host Olympic Heights at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Royal Palm Beach, they are taking a road trip to square off against Benjamin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Buccaneers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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