Dillard Dominates Oakwood with a 16-0 Shutout in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS– In a dominant display of baseball prowess, Dillard University overwhelmed Oakwood University (AL) with a 16-0 victory in their matchup on February 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM in New Orleans, Louisiana. This non-conference game, characterized by impressive performances from the Dillard offense and pitching staff, was unrelenting from the start.

Dillard took an early lead in the first inning, scoring once, but it was the explosive second inning that sealed the fate of Oakwood. Dillard capitalized on Oakwood's defensive errors and their own efficient hitting to rack up nine runs in the second inning alone. A key highlight was Gustavo Torrealba's triple, which brought in Ian Carr, setting off a chain reaction of scoring that saw nearly the entire lineup contribute to the offensive onslaught.

By the third inning, Dillard continued to widen the gap by adding five more runs. Oakwood's pitcher, A. David, faced significant difficulties, allowing a total of 16 runs, all earned, over six innings, walking seven batters and hitting four. Despite this challenging outing, David managed to strike out three.

Dillard's exceptional offense was complemented by stellar pitching performances from Trenton Rosebourgh and Kaleb Gibson. Rosebourgh earned the win, pitching six scoreless innings, allowing only four hits, and striking out five. Gibson closed the game with a solid inning, maintaining the shutout while giving up two hits.

Key contributors for Dillard's offense included Gustavo Torrealba, who went 3-for-5 with 4 RBIs, and Jaylen Mateo, who added three hits and an RBI. Braylon Guerin and Angel Polanco each contributed two RBIs, illustrating the collective effort of Dillard's lineup.

As the game concluded in just two hours, Dillard's dominance was clear, despite the absence of spectators. With this commanding victory, Dillard not only showcased their offensive depth but also sent a strong message to future opponents about their capabilities on the mound and at the plate. Oakwood will look to regroup and address the defensive lapses that marred their performance in this outing.

-Bleu Devils-