The Parker Thundering Herd will face off against the Orange Beach Makos at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Parker hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Parker lost 12-1 to Homewood on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Orange Beach scored the most runs they've had this season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Pelham. The Makos' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Orange Beach got a good showing from Logan Kruse, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kruse has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Cooper Sanders made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that he hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Joel Chandler, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Orange Beach lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Parker's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Orange Beach, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
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