Pace hasn't had much luck against Edcouch-Elsa recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Pace will head out to take on Edcouch-Elsa at 7:00 p.m.
Pace is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Harlingen South, falling 15-1.
Meanwhile, Edcouch-Elsa posted their closest victory since February 18th on Tuesday. They skirted past Rivera 8-7.
Mila Pedraza spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Christa Lopez, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Haylie Camacho, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Pace's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Edcouch-Elsa, their win bumped their record up to 12-4.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pace hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .362. However, it's not like Edcouch-Elsa struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pace might still be hurting after the 13-4 loss they got from Edcouch-Elsa in their previous matchup back in February. Can Pace avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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