Spanish Fort faced Auburn in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Spanish Fort sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over Auburn. The Toros haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Mallarie Beagle spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Maddie Nelson
| 03/29/25 vs Auburn | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Biloxi | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Ocean Springs | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Central | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Palatka | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maddie Nelson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Griffith, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Spanish Fort's record now sits at 23-5. As for Auburn, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
Looking ahead, Spanish Fort will be taking part in a tournament against Fairhope at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Fairhope will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Spanish Fort surely won't give up without a fight. As for Auburn, they will venture away from home to square off against Opelika at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Opelika will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Auburn surely won't give up without a fight.
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