Pace University Baseball faced a tough loss against Saint Anselm College, dropping a high-scoring game 14-9 after initially holding an 8-0 lead. The Setters scored eight runs in the first two innings but faltered as Saint Anselm mounted a comeback with a four-run eighth inning. Despite the defeat, Pace's offense has shown promise, scoring nine or more runs in four of their last six games, moving to a record of 21-22 overall and 16-16 in the Northeast 10 Conference (NE10).

By the Numbers
  • Pace scored 9 runs and recorded 15 hits in the game.
  • Saint Anselm overcame an 8-run deficit, scoring 14 runs total.
Yes, But

While Pace's offense has been strong recently, the team struggles to maintain leads, as evidenced by their inability to hold onto an 8-0 advantage against Saint Anselm.

State of Play
  • Pace has scored nine or more runs in four of their last six games.
  • The team currently stands at 21-22 overall and 16-16 in NE10 play with ten regular-season games remaining.
What's Next

The Setters will return home to finish the regular season with a four-game series against No. 22 Southern New Hampshire University, starting on Friday at 3:00 p.m.

Bottom Line

Pace needs to address their defensive lapses to capitalize on their offensive momentum as they head into the final stretch of the season.