The Pace Academy Knights will venture away from home to square off against the Jackson Jaguars at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Pace Academy will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Pace Academy had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt M.L. King on Friday. The Knights were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Lions.
Nik Kothari
| 03/27/26 vs M.L. King | 2 |
| 03/18/26 vs Drew | 0 |
| 03/12/26 @ Lovett | 2 |
| 03/06/26 vs Varsity Opponent | 2 |
| 02/11/26 vs Fellowship Christian | 2 |
Nik Kothari spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jack Harmon was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Dylan Nelson was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
Pace Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as M.L. King struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Jackson faced off against Forest Park on Friday. The Jaguars came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 5-1. The victory continues a trend for the Jaguars in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won five in a row.
Pace Academy's record is now 11-8. As for Jackson, their record now sits at 15-9.
Pace Academy couldn't quite get it done against Jackson in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 as they fell 5-0. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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