Miles College Triumphs Over Dillard with Strong Offensive and Defensive Performance
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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Miles College
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0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
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Dillard (LA)
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0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
NEW ORLEANS– In a compelling matchup on February 2, 2025, Miles College secured a decisive 5-1 victory against Dillard University at New Orleans, Louisiana. The game, attended by 50 spectators, showcased Miles College's dominance both at the plate and on the mound.
Miles College demonstrated consistent scoring throughout the game, accumulating runs in all but two innings. The team capitalized on key offensive plays and displayed exceptional pitching, which ultimately led to their third consecutive win of the season, improving their record to 3-0.
G. Millians was a standout performer for Miles College, going 3-for-3 at the plate and scoring three of the team's five runs. Millians contributed significantly to the offensive surge with two triples.
J. Pearson was pivotal in driving runs, logging two RBIs, including a crucial RBI double in the seventh inning.
T. Spruill also played a vital role, delivering three RBIs, including a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning and a run-scoring single in the sixth.
Miles College's pitching staff delivered a strong performance, allowing only three hits and one earned run across seven innings.
J. Lonnette started on the mound, yielding only one run over 3.2 innings before handing over to C. Whitfield, who secured the win with 2.1 innings of shutout ball and six strikeouts.
G. Millians, apart from his offensive contributions, closed the game with a scoreless inning.
Dillard managed to score their lone run in the third inning when Jaylen Mateo singled home Maurice Thompson IV. Despite a solid effort from pitcher Dontre Henry, who struck out nine batters over 6.2 innings, Dillard fell to a 2-2 record.
Miles College's blend of strategic hitting, aggressive baserunning, and effective pitching secured a well-earned victory. The team looks ahead to continuing their winning streak as they build on this momentum in upcoming games. Dillard, though faced with defeat, can take positives from their pitching performance and look to strengthen their offense in future matchups.
-Bleu Devils-