Softball Recap: Pace Patriots vs. Niceville Eagles
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pace had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Niceville Eagles a 9-0 shutout. Considering Pace has won 19 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Niceville's batters probably weren't too happy with Jayden Heavener, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 18 Ks (she gave up three walks). Heavener has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 24 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Shelby McKenzie was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Kamryn Pierce was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Pace has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 18 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 25-2 record this season. As for Niceville, their loss dropped their record down to 18-9.
Pace will challenge Hagerty at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Pace comes in on four and Hagerty on five. Niceville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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