Fairhope came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Auburn Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pirates have posted since May 6, 2024.
McKenzie DuBois spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits.

Mallory Earp
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mallory Earp, who fired off four doubles and three runs while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Briley Bolden, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Fairhope's victory bumped their record up to 17-8. As for Auburn, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 14-6 record.
Fairhope wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 15-0 win against Biloxi on the 28th. As for Auburn, they have also already played their next contest, a 1-0 victory against Baldwin County on the 28th.
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