Faith Academy proved they can win big last Friday (they won by eight) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Gulf Shores Dolphins 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rams have posted since March 6th.
Riley Wilemon was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wilemon was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Noah Reid looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk any time he's pitched this season.
Faith Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gulf Shores struck out eight times.
Rams
| 04/01/25 vs Gulf Shores | 4-2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Mobile Christian | 8-0 |
| 03/28/25 vs Mobile Christian | 9-6 |
| 03/24/25 vs Florence | 7-2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Vigor | 12-1 |
| + 4 more games |
Faith Academy's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games. As for Gulf Shores, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 14-9 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Faith Academy will welcome St. Paul's Episcopal at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Rams 2.6, the Saints 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Gulf Shores, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against McGill-Toolen at 5:30 p.m.
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