Mountain Home was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 12-6 defeat at the hands of the Gulf Shores Dolphins.
For Gulf Shores' part, Anna Leigh Price and KK Jacks were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Price tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Jacks pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Price scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Jacks scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Taylor Bjorgum was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Anna Murray was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Mountain Home now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Gulf Shores, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-3.
Mountain Home will be playing at home against Harrison at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mountain Home will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Gulf Shores, they will face off against Fairhope at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Gulf Shores is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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