Dillard Baseball Finishes the Willie Mays Open Undefeated

BIRMINGHAM, AL–In a thrilling baseball matchup on February 9, 2025, Dillard University narrowly defeated Miles College with a score of 6-5 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The game, which lasted just over two hours, was marked by a series of strategic plays and pivotal moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Dillard took an early lead in the second inning when K'Wality Williams scored on a sacrifice fly by Braylon Guerin, capitalizing on a fielding error by Miles College. Miles College responded in the fourth inning, tying the game at 1-1 with an RBI single by C. Warren. However, Dillard quickly regained the lead with two runs in the bottom of the fourth, thanks to an RBI single by Tyler Fitch and another by Derrald Moore Jr.

In the fifth inning, Miles College's Z. Licastro hit a crucial double, bringing in a run to narrow the gap to 3-2. Dillard answered back with a standout performance by Chazz Clark, who tripled to center field, driving in two runs and extending Dillard's lead to 5-2.

Miles College made a valiant effort to rally in the seventh inning. B. Barnes hit a two-RBI double, followed by a sacrifice bunt RBI by B. Leroy, which tied the game at 5-5. However, Dillard's Williams clinched the victory with an RBI single that brought Christopher Owens Jr. home for the winning run.

Pitching played a significant role in the outcome, with Dillard's Jorge Guerra delivering a strong performance over six innings, striking out eight batters. Kejuan Burnett secured the win despite allowing three runs in the final inning. Miles College's W. Thompson took the loss after giving up the decisive run in the seventh inning.

This close contest highlighted the talent and determination on both sides, with Dillard ultimately emerging victorious in a game characterized by key hits and strategic plays.

-Bleu Devils-