Stillman Dominates Dillard with Explosive Fourth Inning

TUSCALOOSA, AL (March 12, 2025) – The Stillman Tigers secured a decisive 11-1 victory over the Dillard Blue Devils in a softball clash marked by a ten-run fourth inning at the SC Softball Complex. This victory bolstered Stillman's record to 6-6 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while Dillard fell to 6-7 overall and 3-2 in conference.

The early part of the game was a neck-and-neck contest. Stillman took an initial lead in the first inning when L. Stone's sacrifice bunt allowed L. Haskins to score. Dillard responded in the second inning with Trenity Okedele's sacrifice fly that brought Ca'Terra Bates home, leveling the score at 1-1.

However, the game took a dramatic turn in the fourth inning when Stillman unleashed a formidable offensive onslaught. The Tigers capitalized on several key plays, beginning with L. Stone's RBI single that nudged Stillman ahead. This was quickly followed by M. Bubel's walk and K. Davidson's two-RBI single, further extending their advantage.

Defensive issues plagued Dillard as a central field error allowed A. Erwin to reach base and additional runs to score unearned. K. Lankford's RBI single continued the streak before C. Carter's two-RBI single solidified Stillman's overwhelming lead. By the end of the inning, Stillman had surged to an 11-1 lead, a gap that Dillard couldn't bridge.

Stillman's pitcher, J. Wade, delivered a stellar performance, allowing only three hits and one run across five innings, while collecting three strikeouts. Mary-Elizabeth Landry of Dillard struggled, particularly in the fourth inning, conceding six hits and five earned runs over 3.1 innings.

**Key Performers:**

- L. Stone was instrumental, driving in three runs and stealing a base, while C. Carter added two hits and two RBIs.
- K. Davidson contributed two RBIs, and K. Lankford also drove in two runs.
- J. Wade improved her record to 5-1, showcasing efficient pitching with 58 pitches, 40 of which were strikes.

The match, which had 40 spectators in attendance, concluded in a brisk 1 hour and 50 minutes. Stillman's impressive performance underscores their potential as they look to continue their winning ways in upcoming fixtures, while Dillard will aim to regroup and address the defensive lapses that hampered their efforts in this encounter.

-Bleu Devils-