It was a good run, but Boca Ciega unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Shorecrest Prep Chargers. Boca Ciega was red-hot at the plate headed into the contest (they scored no less than ten runs in the four matchups prior) but Shorecrest Prep's pitcher proved too tough.
For Shorecrest Prep's part, Samantha Beltran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. Beltran has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bobbie Strus, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Boca Ciega's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Shorecrest Prep, their win bumped their record up to 2-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boca Ciega will take on Gulf at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gulf is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Boca Ciega will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Shorecrest Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Largo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Shorecrest Prep is facing Largo at the right time seeing as Largo is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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