It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Shorecrest Prep had no problem doing just that on Monday. They never let the Sarasota Christian Blazers onto the board and left with a 12-0 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Shorecrest Prep considering their two-run performance the match before.
Samantha Beltran made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Beltran has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Beltran was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bobbie Strus, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Libby Cenedella was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Shorecrest Prep pushed their record up to 5-10 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Sarasota Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Shorecrest Prep will take on Admiral Farragut at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Admiral Farragut is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. Sarasota Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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