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Dillon Wildcats Fall To Aynor 6-5 In Varsity Baseball

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A baseball player in blue slides into base as a player in white tries to tag him, with another player watching in the background. Aynor base runner returns safely to second
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The Dillon Wildcats lost 6-5 to the Aynor Blue Jackets in varsity baseball action played in Dillon on Tuesday, April 21.
Dillon was leading 5-1 going into the seventh inning. Dillon’s Hank Grider had pitched a great game with 10 strike outs, no walks, and 1 earned run when he met his 110-pitch limit. Aynor had an exceptional seventh inning and scored 5 runs to win 6-5. Grider had a no decision and is still 7-0 for the season.
Aynor got onto the scoreboard with a run in the top of the fourth inning when Aynor’s #3 led off with a single to right field. Aynor’s #4 hit one to right for a single and a rbi.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Dillon’s #1, Bryson Davis, hit a grounder to short for a single followed by #2, John Coley Bohachic, who hit one to center for a single to place runners on first and second. Dillon’s #17, Aiden Lancaster, bunted to the pitcher who committed an error to load the bases for Dillon. With 2 outs on Dillon, the Wildcats’ #7 hit a chopper to short, and 2 runs scored to give Dillon a 2-1 lead after 4 innings of play.
After 5 innings of play, Dillon was up 2-1.
The Dillon Wildcats picked up 3 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. After a pop-up by #8, Chuck Green, for out 1, #4, Nibras Harrison, garnered a walk. Dillon’s #7 hit a line drive to center for a single to place base runners on first and second. One of Dillon’s base runners was caught between third and home in a run-down after slipping while rounding third base for out 2 but a run scored. #10, Hank Grider, hit one to left field that hit the fence and was good for a double and a rbi to give Dillon a 4-1 lead. Dillon’s #5, Jaden Williamson, hit one to deep right for a double and a rbi to give Dillon a 5-1 lead. Aynor’s #7 took the mound. Dillon’s #7 hit a grounder to short to end the inning.
Aynor managed to cross home plate 5 times in the top of the seventh inning to take a 6-5 lead.
Dillon did not manage to score in the bottom of the seventh inning, and Aynor left with a come-from-behind 6-5 win.
12-4 Dillon will travel to face 13-3 Aynor on Friday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m., to face the Blue Jackets for the region title.
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Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC
Baseball player in blue uniform swings bat at pitch, while catcher in white gear catches behind home plate; players and fence visible in background.

A baseball player in blue bunts the ball while a catcher in white reaches out with a glove. Players and fence are visible in the background.

A baseball player in white swings at a pitch as the catcher and teammates watch during a game on a dirt field.

Baseball player in white uniform swings bat at pitch, catcher in dark gear crouches behind home plate, teammates watch from dugout in background.

Baseball player slides into base as opposing player prepares to tag, infield dirt flying, other players and umpire visible in the background.
Dillon base runner is caught in a run-down between home and third
A baseball player in white slides into base as an opposing player in navy attempts to tag him out during a game on a dirt field.
Dillon base runner is caught in a run-down between home and third
A baseball pitcher throws from the mound while a baserunner prepares to steal in the background on a sunny day.
Hank Grider on the mound for the Dillon Wildcats
Baseball pitcher in white uniform mid-throw on the mound, while a base runner in blue prepares to run. Playing on a sunny outdoor field.
Hank Grider on the mound for the Dillon Wildcats
A baseball pitcher in a white uniform throws a pitch on a sunny field, with another player and a person sitting in the background.
Hank Grider on the mound for the Dillon Wildcats
A baseball pitcher in blue and white uniform prepares to throw the ball on the mound, with a teammate standing in the background on the field.
Aynor’s #2 is on the mound
Baseball pitcher in blue and white uniform winds up to throw, while another player stands ready in the background on the field.
Aynor’s #2 is on the mound
A baseball pitcher in a navy uniform throws a pitch on a field, with a teammate and umpire visible in the background.
Aynor’s #2 is on the mound

Baseball player in white uniform swinging bat at pitched ball, catcher in dark gear ready to catch, other players and fence in background.

Baseball player in blue helmet swings bat, hitting the ball during a game, with two coaches and equipment visible in the background.

A baseball player in white attempts to tag out a sliding opponent in blue at a base during a game.
Aynor base runner is safe at third

Baseball player in white uniform bunting as catcher and teammates look on, during a game on a sunny day.

A baseball player in white uniform swings at a pitched ball while the catcher and teammates watch from behind the fence.

A baseball batter prepares to swing as the catcher raises his glove, with coaches and players watching from behind the fence.

A baseball player in blue swings at a pitch while the catcher in white and black squats behind home plate, with coaches and spectators in the background.

Two baseball players in navy uniforms converge in the outfield as one prepares to catch a fly ball near the fence during a game.
Aynor’s second baseman catches fly ball in short right field
Baseball player slides to base as opposing player attempts to tag, with spectators and another player watching in the background.
Aynor’s #3 returns safely to first
Baseball player in blue sliding into base as two players in white prepare to make a play during a game.
Aynor base runner returns safely to second
A baseball player in a blue helmet slides into base as two players in white uniforms prepare to catch and throw the ball.
Aynor base runner returns safely to second
Baseball player in white attempts to tag out a sliding runner at second base as the ball approaches.
Aynor base runner returns safely to second
A baseball player in blue slides safely to a base as another player in white attempts to tag him out during a game.
Aynor base runner returns safely to second

A baseball player bunts the ball during a game, while the catcher and teammates watch from behind the fence.

Two baseball players in blue uniforms on a field, one preparing to throw a ball while the other watches in the background.

A baseball player slides headfirst into a base as another player attempts to tag them during a game on a dirt field.
Dillon base runner is safe at third
A baseball player slides into a base as another player attempts to tag them out on a dirt field.
Dillon base runner is safe at third

Baseball player in blue helmet swings at a pitch, catcher reaches out to catch the ball, two coaches watch from behind the fence.

Baseball batter in blue swings at a pitch while catcher in white gear reaches to catch the ball; two people watch from behind the fence.

A baseball player in white uniform batting, with a catcher in blue gear ready behind home plate, during a game on an outdoor field.

A baseball player in white swings at a pitch while the catcher in dark gear prepares to catch. Spectators and teammates watch from behind a fence.

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