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| 02/13/26 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 02/27/25 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 02/15/23 - Away | 3-4 L |
| 02/19/22 - Home | 5-0 W |
| 02/23/21 - Home | 3-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Pace Academy and Westminster, and Pace Academy kept the tradition alive. The Knights won by a run and slipped past the Wildcats 5-4. That's more bragging rights for the Knights, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Alston Mallis was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mallis was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other pitching news, Sawyer Barnette looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
The win got Pace Academy back to even at 1-1. As for Westminster, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Pace Academy will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Whitefield Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Westminster, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Landmark Christian at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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