Key West is 0-4 against Monsignor Pace since April of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. Key West will head out to face off against Monsignor Pace at 6:00 p.m. Key West's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Monsignor Pace's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Saturday, Key West earned an 8-3 victory over Dade Christian. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Conchs.
Jon Carlos Lampas-Gormley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in February.
Caden Pichardo
| 03/22/25 vs Dade Christian | 3 |
| 03/14/25 vs Lemon Bay | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Berkeley Prep | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs John Carroll Catholic | 1 |
| 03/19/25 vs Lake Mary | 1 |
At the plate, Caden Pichardo was a standout: he scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Xavier Perez, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Monsignor Pace was able to grind out a solid win over Belen Jesuit on Wednesday, taking the game 6-1.
Monsignor Pace also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Kyle Fernandes gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks. Fernandes also tossed no walks, which is notable because Monsignor Pace is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 6-7 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Jonathan Vazquez was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Monsignor Pace has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. Key West's record is now 11-6.
Key West couldn't quite finish off Monsignor Pace in their previous meeting back in May of 2019 and fell 5-3. Can Key West avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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