Pirates sweep Baldwin County

FAIRHOPE – The Fairhope Pirates advanced to the second round of the Class 6A baseball playoffs after sweeping Baldwin County in a double header on Friday.

The Pirates (30-8) won the first game 20-2 and the second 17-3 to advance. They will play a best-of-three series at Daphne starting on Friday.

Garrett Pitts had four hits and four runs, Adam Williams had four hits and five RBIs and Dusty Baker had two hits and five RBIs in the first game win. Evan East had three RBIs, and Peyton Fuller added two RBIs.

Norris got the win, improving to 8-1 on the season. He struck out four batters

In game two, Daryl Norris had three hits, five walks, a home run and three RBIs for Fairhope. Jordan Ebert and Wes Kent added three RBIs each in the win.

Fuller got the win in the second game, striking out six Baldwin County batters.

Spanish Fort sweeps Faith

SPANISH FORT – The Spanish Fort Toros swept Faith Academy on Friday and advanced to the second round of the Class 5A baseball playoffs.

Spanish Fort won game one 2-1 and won game two 6-4.

Patrick McGavin (7-0) got the win in game one for Spanish Fort. He struck out eight batters as the Toros improved to 24-9. McGavin also added a solo home run in the win.

Troy Brown scored the Toros other run on a solo homer.

Aaron Burdick (5-1) got the win in game two in relief of starter Jay Myrick.

Myrick had a three-run home run, while Wes Runnels had a two-run double to lead Spanish Fort on offense.

The Toros will host St. Paul’s in a second round matchup on Friday. The first game of Friday’s double header will begin at 4:30 p.m.

An if necessary game could be played on Saturday at noon.