- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Gulf Shores Today
By the People, for the People
Late rally falls short for Demons
Beggs Golden Demons come up just short in 4-3 walk-off loss to Lincoln Christian Bulldogs
Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:03pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The Beggs Golden Demons opened play at the Gulf Coast Classic in Gulf Shores, Alabama with a hard-fought matchup against the Lincoln Christian Bulldogs, but came up just short in a 4-3 walk-off loss on Monday. Despite out-hitting Lincoln Christian 9-4 and showing discipline at the plate, the Demons couldn't hold on in the final inning as the Bulldogs rallied to score the winning run.
Why it matters
This close loss highlights the competitiveness of the Gulf Coast Classic tournament and the Demons' ability to battle against a familiar opponent. While the outcome was disappointing, Beggs demonstrated strong pitching, consistent offensive production, and the ability to respond in key moments, suggesting they have the potential to turn close games into victories as the tournament continues.
The details
Beggs starter Jerrett Hammer set the tone early, working 4.1 innings without allowing a run or a hit while striking out six. The Demons broke through in the fifth inning with an RBI single from Dayson Sparkman to take a 1-0 lead. Lincoln Christian evened the score in the sixth, but Beggs regained the advantage in the ninth with a two-RBI single from Colton McCoy. However, the Bulldogs rallied in the bottom of the ninth, scoring three runs, including the game-winning run on a defensive error, to secure the 4-3 victory.
- The game was played on Monday, March 20, 2026.
- Beggs starter Jerrett Hammer worked 4.1 innings without allowing a run or a hit.
- Dayson Sparkman delivered an RBI single in the fifth inning to give Beggs a 1-0 lead.
- Lincoln Christian evened the score at 1-1 in the sixth inning.
- Colton McCoy hit a two-RBI single in the top of the ninth inning to put Beggs up 3-1.
The players
Jerrett Hammer
The starting pitcher for the Beggs Golden Demons, who worked 4.1 innings without allowing a run or a hit while striking out six.
Dayson Sparkman
A Beggs player who delivered an RBI single in the fifth inning to give the Demons a 1-0 lead.
Colton McCoy
A Beggs player who hit a clutch two-RBI single in the top of the ninth inning to put the Demons up 3-1.
Kash Coale
The Beggs relief pitcher who worked the remainder of the game, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out two.
Lincoln Christian Bulldogs
The opponent of the Beggs Golden Demons, who rallied in the bottom of the ninth inning to score three runs and win the game 4-3.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
This close loss highlights the competitiveness of the Gulf Coast Classic tournament and the Demons' ability to battle against a familiar opponent. While the outcome was disappointing, Beggs demonstrated strong pitching, consistent offensive production, and the ability to respond in key moments, suggesting they have the potential to turn close games into victories as the tournament continues.
