FAIRHOPE, Ala. — The Fairhope Lady Pirates defeated Daphne last night, improving to 13-2 overall behind the pitching of senior hurler Farish Beard.

Through 15 games, Class 6A's fourth-ranked Fairhope squad has been led at the plate by Megan Dowdy, who is hitting .612 with 30 hits and 36 runs scored. Brooke Lenniex is hitting .551 with 27 hits, including eight doubles and three home runs and 46 total bases. She has a .939 slugging percentage.

Beard has led the Lady Pirates on the mound, pitching for a 10-2 record so far. She struck out 15 hitters in a two-hitter against Daphne last night.

The Pirates visit Gulf Shores on Thursday.

Below, Fairhope pitcher Farish Beard (10-2) pitches during a game against Spanish Fort earlier this season. Video by Eric Mann/GCN Sports.