Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pace Academy). They never let Drew onto the board and left with a 22-0 win on Wednesday. Considering the Knights have won seven contests by more than eight runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Katie Wrigley made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Megan Wrigley was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, four stolen bases, and four runs. Another player making a difference was Claire Jowers, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Pace Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .800. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're batting average total in three consecutive matches.
Pace Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Drew, they are on a 34-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Pace Academy will challenge Holy Innocents Episcopal at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Drew, they will face off against Carver at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Carver is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Drew will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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