Shorecrest Prep had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the Boca Ciega Pirates onto the board and left with a 4-0 victory on Monday. For Shorecrest Prep, this counts as revenge for the 4-1 defeat Boca Ciega walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February.
Not much got past Samantha Beltran, who gave up just three hits and racked up 11 Ks to keep Boca Ciega off the board. Beltran has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bobbie Strus, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Shorecrest Prep's win bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Boca Ciega, their loss dropped their record down to 10-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shorecrest Prep will take on Largo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Largo is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Boca Ciega, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Gulf at 4:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Boca Ciega's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Gulf has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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