Auburn faced Spanish Fort in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Auburn fell just short of Spanish Fort by a score of 4-3. The Tigers have struggled against the Toros recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Lily Brewer spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Daley Alsobrook was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Auburn's loss dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Spanish Fort, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-5 record this season.
Auburn is taking a road trip to face off against Opelika at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Opelika will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Auburn surely won't give up without a fight. As for Spanish Fort, they will challenge Fairhope at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Spanish Fort 2.1, Fairhope 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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