Gulf Breeze has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They lost 13-1 to the Blanchard Lions. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Dolphins couldn't push the score so high this time.
Jake Hooten was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Gulf Breeze's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Blanchard, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Looking ahead, Gulf Breeze will look to defend their home field on Monday against Yukon at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Gulf Breeze 4, Yukon 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Blanchard, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Blanchard Lions face off against Booker T. Washington Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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