MOBILE, Alabama - The Mobile Christian Leopards defeated the Gulf Shores Dolphins 5-3 on Thursday in BayBears Classic play at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile.

Hunter Avery struck out four in three innings and gave up seven hits to get the win for Mobile Christian (1-3). Luke Killingsworth led the Leopards in hitting, finishing 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBIs.

Corey Kelley hit 2-for-3 with a double and a RBI for Gulf Shores, who plays at BC Rain today at 5 p.m. and hosts BC Rain in a double header at 5 p.m. Thursday.