Oviedo and Pace squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Oviedo had to settle for second. They lost 12-2 to the Pace Patriots. That's two games in a row now that Oviedo has lost by exactly ten runs.
Riley Fennell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
On Pace's side, Jayden Heavener spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on one hit and racked up ten Ks. Heavener has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 23 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Shelby McKenzie, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. She hasn't dropped below four RBI for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Mallory Baker, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
This is the second loss in a row for Oviedo and nudges their season record down to 12-13. As for Pace, they are on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 24-2 record this season.
Oviedo does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pace, they will face off against Niceville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Niceville will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Pace surely won't give up without a fight.
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