Gulf Shores scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They never let the Rain Red Raiders onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. Considering Gulf Shores has won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Hayden Brazil looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gulf Shores got a massive performance out of Joseph Stephens, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1. Jackson Beck was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Gulf Shores has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Rain, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Gulf Shores will play host again on Saturday to welcome Mortimer Jordan, where first pitch is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Mortimer Jordan is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Gulf Shores will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Rain, they will face off against Williamson at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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