The Shorecrest Prep Chargers will face off against the Indian Rocks Christian Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Shorecrest Prep took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Admiral Farragut as they made off with a 15-1 win. Considering the Chargers have won ten matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Samantha Beltran
| 04/23/25 vs Admiral Farragut | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs Cambridge Christian | 1 |
| 03/07/25 vs Lakeland Christian | 1 |
| 03/06/25 @ Seffner Christian | 1 |
| 04/18/24 vs St. Petersburg Catholic | 1 |
Samantha Beltran made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Beltran was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those two triples gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Paige Conroy was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madi Bidwell, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Shorecrest Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Admiral Farragut only posted an OBP of .118.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Indian Rocks Christian walked away with it. They walked away with a 13-8 victory over the Lions on Monday. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles, who have now won three contests in a row.
Scarlett Eames was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off 12 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Bello, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Ruth Dunham was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Shorecrest Prep's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Indian Rocks Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 6-18.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shorecrest Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Indian Rocks Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .785. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shorecrest Prep took their win against Indian Rocks Christian in their previous meeting back in May of 2022 by a conclusive 12-4 score. Will the Chargers repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
