Softball Recap: Milton Panthers vs. Pace Patriots
If Milton was feeling good off their 23-4 takedown of Pensacola Catholic last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Milton Panthers' rough 10-1 loss to the Pace Patriots on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Milton of the 8-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Milton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hallie Ueberroth, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On Pace's side, Mallory Baker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. Baker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Shelby McKenzie, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Crooks, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Milton's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Pace, their win was their 24th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-1.
Milton will take on Navarre at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pace, they will head out on the road to square off against Tate at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pace is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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