Jay dropped to 7-6 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Pace Patriots, falling 13-1. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Royals couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Pace, their record now sits at 16-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by seven runs or more this season.
For Pace's part, Zoe Freeman looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Freeman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Pace got a massive performance out of Kennedy Franz, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Franz a new career-high. Britten Kettler also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jay will welcome Gulf Breeze at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dolphins' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Royals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pace, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Warren at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Patriots 2.1, the Spartans 0.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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