Recap: Pace Patriots vs. Niceville Eagles
In what's become a running theme this season, Pace gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They never let the Niceville Eagles onto the board and left with a 6-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Pace who now have four in a row.
Jayden Heavener made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Heavener has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Heavener was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Shelby McKenzie was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Mallory Baker, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Pace's victory was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1. As for Niceville, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pace will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Todd County Central at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Niceville, they will be playing at home against Watkins Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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