Shorecrest Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bradenton Christian Panthers. One positive for Shorecrest Prep, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Bobbie Strus put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Strus was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Sonia Anderson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Shorecrest Prep didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bradenton Christian only tossed nine.
On Bradenton Christian's side, Addison Johnston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Ava Stanley was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Brenna Funderburke, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Shorecrest Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Bradenton Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Shorecrest Prep will head out on the road to take on Berkeley Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shorecrest Prep has given up an average of 6.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Bradenton Christian, they will be playing at home against Lemon Bay at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bradenton Christian has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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