With a playoff game on the line, Pace rose to the challenge on Thursday. They blew past the Oviedo Lions 12-2. Pace might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 18 games by six runs or more this season.
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. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 23 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, 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.
On Oviedo's side, Riley Fennell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Pace has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 24-2 record this season. As for Oviedo, they now have a losing record at 12-13.
Pace will square off against Niceville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Pace sitting on three straight wins and Niceville on eight. Oviedo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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