Dillon Christian's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They had just enough and edged the King's Academy Lions out 3-2. This was payback for Dillon Christian, who suffered an 8-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Jackson Outlar was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Outlar has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Outlar was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Outlar wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Weindel, who went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jordan Blackmon, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On King's Academy's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trey Mills, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Dillon Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for King's Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Carolina Academy the next time they take the field. King's Academy will head out to face Carolina Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Dillon Christian will host them at 5:00 p.m. on April 8th.
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