Lee Academy was the 14-4 winner over Dillon Christian when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Lee Academy Cavaliers fell just short of the Dillon Christian Warriors by a score of 7-6 on Tuesday. Lee Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lee Academy got a good showing from Carson Davis, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Cambell Wilkes was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Bryson Muldrow, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Dillon Christian's side, Jackson Outlar was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Outlar has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Outlar was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Joshua Brooks was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Lee Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Dillon Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5.
Lee Academy will take on Florence Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dillon Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge Lee Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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