It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Dillon Christian had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Calhoun Academy Cavaliers. That's two games straight that the Warriors have won by just one run.

Lilli Shooter
05/10/25 vs Calhoun Academy | 6 |
05/09/25 vs Thomas Academy | 12 |
05/09/25 vs Clarendon Hall | 6 |
05/02/25 vs Pee Dee Academy | 7 |
04/29/25 @ Carolina Academy | 9 |
+ 7 more games |
Lilli Shooter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Molly Andrews, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
The victory made it two in a row for Dillon Christian and bumps their season record up to 15-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Calhoun Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-4.
Dillon Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 9-4 loss against Orangeburg Prep on the 10th. Calhoun Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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