William Carey Dominates Dillard in High-Scoring Baseball Clash
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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William Carey (MS)
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4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 15 | 4 |
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Dillard (LA)
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0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
NEW ORLEANS– (Feb. 19, 2025) In a fierce showdown on February 19, 2025, William Carey University (MS) emerged victorious against Dillard University (LA) with a commanding 21-7 win. The game, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, showcased a potent offensive display from William Carey, who capitalized on both timely hitting and Dillard's defensive lapses.
Starting strong, William Carey set the tone in the first inning with B. Thomas, J. Alexander, and T. Duckswort scoring early, thanks to a powerful triple by Alexander and a wild pitch. By the end of the first, the score stood at 4-0. Though Dillard attempted a comeback in the second inning, cutting the lead to 4-3 with help from B. Guerin and J. Mateo, William Carey quickly responded with a five-run burst in the third, extending their lead to 9-3.
The William Carey lineup consistently pressured Dillard's pitchers throughout the game. Notable performances included B. Thomas, who racked up three hits, including a double and a triple, contributing three RBIs and scoring thrice. D. Booth also shone, driving in three runs and scoring three times himself.
Dillard struggled defensively, committing crucial errors and allowing multiple unearned runs. Their pitching staff was unable to stem the offensive tide from William Carey, who piled on runs in nearly every inning. Kejuan Burnett, Dillard's starting pitcher, was tagged with the loss after allowing four earned runs in his two innings on the mound.
Despite the score, Dillard had some notable performances. Braylon Guerin and RayJ Rose both contributed to Dillard's offense with crucial hits, while Jaylen Mateo drove in two runs.
William Carey's pitching staff, led by B. Magee, maintained control after the initial innings, with Magee securing the win. The bullpen limited Dillard to just one more run after the fourth inning, while striking out eight batters over the course of the game.
The game concluded after a lengthy 3 hours and 20 minutes, with no attendance recorded. William Carey's triumphant performance over Dillard highlighted their potent lineup and strategic base running, marking a significant victory in their season.
-Bleu Devils-