Softball Game Preview: Gulf Breeze Dolphins vs. Fort Walton Beach Vikings

The Gulf Breeze Dolphins will face off against the Fort Walton Beach Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Thursday just wasn't the day for Gulf Breeze's offense. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Niceville on Thursday. The Dolphins haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Jacey Reed spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Gulf Breeze saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ariana Mercado, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.

Meanwhile, Fort Walton Beach hadn't done well against Tate recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Vikings blew past the Aggies 14-4. Considering the Vikings have won ten games by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Rilyn Douglas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Douglas was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

In other batting news, Fort Walton Beach got a massive performance out of Hannah Isham, who went 4-for-5 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most hits Isham has posted since back in March. Anna Beyhl was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.

Fort Walton Beach kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. They are a perfect 11-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Gulf Breeze now has a losing record of 11-12. As for Fort Walton Beach, their win bumped their record up to 15-8.