Explosive 5th Inning Leads Dillard to Victory Over LeMoyne-Owen 9-6
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | X | 9 | 10 | 3 |
New Orleans, LA - In the second matchup between Lemoyne-Owen, Dillard came out on top with a 9-6 victory. Lemoyne-Owen took an early lead, scoring runs in the first three innings to go up 6-1. However, Dillard rallied in the fifth inning, scoring eight runs to take the lead and secure the win.
Key players for Lemoyne-Owen included J. Clemmons, who had a double and an RBI, and A. Vigil, who contributed with a hit and an RBI. On the pitching side, K. Harvey and A. Contreraz struggled to contain the Dillard offense, giving up a total of nine runs.
For Dillard, D. Davenport had a strong performance both on the mound and at the plate, earning the win as a pitcher and driving in a run. C. Bates, T. Okedele, M. Marshall, and R. Williams also had key hits and RBIs to fuel the team's comeback.
Overall, Dillard's explosive fifth inning proved to be the difference-maker in this matchup, showcasing their resilience and offensive firepower. Dillard will take on Jarvis Christian, Febrauary 25, 2024, game times are slated for 12pm and 2pm at Wesley Barrow in New Orleans.
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