Pace is 8-2 against Tate since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Pace Patriots will take on the Tate Aggies at 6:00 p.m. Pace is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
Pace is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They blew past Navarre 10-0. Pace might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 16 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Jayden Heavener made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Heavener has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 21 consecutive pitching appearances. Heavener was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Shelby McKenzie, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Britten Kettler, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Tate beat Milton 6-3 on Wednesday.
Pace has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 games, which provided a nice bump to their 22-2 record this season. As for Tate, their record now sits at 15-10.
Pace took their victory against Tate in their previous meeting two weeks ago by a conclusive 11-0. Does Pace have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tate turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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