The Spruce Creek Hawks will challenge the Monsignor Pace Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spruce Creek is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Monsignor Pace's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Friday: Spruce Creek hadn't allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. Spruce Creek's pitcher stepped up to hand Oviedo a 12-0 shutout on Wednesday. Considering the Hawks have won five matches by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Spruce Creek got a great performance from Jordan Livingston as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Livingston has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lucas Badalato, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan Ricko, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Spruce Creek always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oviedo only posted an OBP of .222.
Meanwhile, Monsignor Pace unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bishop Moore.
Spruce Creek pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.5 runs. As for Monsignor Pace, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Spruce Creek has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Monsignor Pace struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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