Dillard's five-run ninth beats XULA; city rivals to meet in noon Saturday doubleheader

Spring and summer baseball season is here. Wooden bat, glove, and weathered ball lying on home plate in late afternoon sun. Dugout in background. No people. Great background image.

by: Aaron S. Lee

Posted: Feb 10, 2023 / 10:28 PM EST

Updated: Feb 10, 2023 / 10:28 PM EST

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Baseball newbie Dillard scored five runs in the top of the ninth inning Friday to score an 11-7 victory against Xavier University of Louisiana in the opener of a three-game series.

In the loss, Xavier pitchers combined for 15 strikeouts.

Dillard is in its first season of intercollegiate baseball.

The Gold Rush (3-1) and Bleu Devils (3-7) will play a noon doubleheader – two seven-inning games – Saturday at Barrow.

*Courtesy Xavier New Orleans Sports Information