Thomasville extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 25-9 in the process. They came up short against the Gulf Shores Dolphins, falling 10-0. Considering the last time the Tigers couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Gulf Shores, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-14-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games.
For Gulf Shores' part, Anna Leigh Price made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Price has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Murray, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Maddie Beshears also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomasville will head out to face off against Demopolis at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gulf Shores, they will challenge Fairhope at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dolphins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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