Dillard Dominates Talladega with a 10-2 Victory
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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Dillard (LA)
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0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
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Talladega (AL)
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
TALLADEGA, AL– On March 22, 2025, Dillard University (LA) showcased a dominant performance against Talladega College (AL) in a game that concluded with a decisive 10-2 score. Played in Talladega, Alabama, the match highlighted Dillard's superior offense and defense, culminating in a well-earned victory.
The game started with Talladega taking an early lead in the first inning as Sof. McPhie scored on a wild pitch, putting the home team ahead 1-0. However, Dillard quickly responded in the third inning with a remarkable display of batting prowess. Jennifer Gress initiated the comeback with an RBI single, followed by a series of unearned runs driven by Haley Weatherspoon's single, assisted by a fielding error in left field. This explosive inning saw Dillard taking a commanding 5-1 lead.
Talladega managed to add one more run in the bottom of the third inning when Addison Fie hit an RBI single, bringing the score to 5-2. Despite this effort, Talladega's offense struggled to get past Dillard's pitcher, Mary-Elizabeth Landry, who delivered an impressive complete game, allowing only six hits and two earned runs over seven innings.
Dillard's offense continued to assert dominance in the later innings. In the fourth, Madison Clark contributed with a double to center field, extending the lead to 6-2. The sixth inning saw Dillard further widening the gap with three additional runs, thanks to effective hits by Ca'Terra Bates, Jennifer Gress, and Haley Weatherspoon.
The seventh inning sealed the deal for Dillard as Clark executed a sacrifice fly, allowing Brooklyn Baltzell to score, leading to the final score of 10-2. Despite Talladega's pitcher, M. Butler, recording three strikeouts, she allowed 15 hits, which proved costly for the home team.
Defensively, Dillard was flawless with zero errors, while Talladega struggled, committing five errors over the match, which significantly contributed to their defeat.
Overall, Dillard's cohesive team effort, both offensively and defensively, was evident throughout the game. M. Clark, with two doubles and multiple RBIs, was a standout performer, helping secure the victory for Dillard. This win improved Dillard's record to 10-8, with Talladega falling to 5-10 for the season.
-Bleu Devils-