Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pace). They blew past the Jay Royals 17-0 on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won eight matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jay's batters probably weren't too happy with Hannah DeMarcus, who pitched a no hitter and racked up nine Ks (she gave up two walks). DeMarcus has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Britten Kettler was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-3. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Haley Olivet, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.
Pace always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Patriots
| 03/30/26 vs Jay | 17-0 |
| 03/27/26 vs Fort Walton Beach | 11-0 |
| 03/26/26 vs Northview | 10-3 |
| 03/13/26 vs Milton | 9-0 |
| 03/10/26 vs Crestview | 9-0 |
| + 7 more games |
Pace pushed their record up to 14-1 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Jay, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Pace wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 13-3 victory against Tate on the 31st. As for Jay, they will face off against Walton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Royals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Braves have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season.
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