Orange Beach came out on top against Fairhope on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Makos skirted past the Pirates 10-8. The Makos have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Pirates, too.
Gentry Rogers looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
Ward Hickman
| 03/04/26 @ St. Paul's Episcopal | 4 |
| 03/13/26 @ Fairhope | 3 |
| 02/19/26 vs Bayshore Christian | 3 |
| 03/02/26 @ Gulf Breeze | 2 |
| 02/26/26 vs Dothan | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ward Hickman, who fired off three home runs while going 3-for-4. He also brought in three RBI, which is notable because Orange Beach is 2-1 when he posts at least three RBI, but 2-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Colton Boyd, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4.
Orange Beach lost a few balls and finished the game with five home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Orange Beach's win bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Fairhope, they moved to 5-4 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orange Beach will face off against St. John Paul II at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Fairhope, they will take on Madison Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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