Suncoast came out on top against Santaluces on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run first inning. The Chargers were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Chiefs. The Chargers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Chiefs, too.
Charlie Straub looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2025.
On the hitting side, Nic Pascocello was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those stolen bases were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Preston Kay, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Suncoast kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Santaluces only managed six.
Suncoast's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Santaluces, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Suncoast will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Wellington at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Santaluces, they will take on Boca Raton at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Chiefs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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