Pace took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Central Catholic, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vikings came out on top in a nail-biter against the Buttons on Thursday, sneaking past 5-3. The win was some much needed relief for the Vikings as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Isaac Solis, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Abraham Gutierrez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Pace was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .421. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March of 2025.
Pace's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Central Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Coming up, Pace will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Highlands at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Central Catholic, they will be taking part in a tournament against Salado at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Buttons' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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