CLEMSON, SC - Baylor softball showcased their prowess on Friday, with sophomore Karynton Dawson leading the charge in a 6-4 victory over the Lipscomb Bisons. Dawson's impressive four RBIs were crucial in pushing the Bears to their 10th win of the season.
On the mound, sophomore Lexie Warncke (2-0) delivered a solid performance. The right-hander pitched six innings, allowing three earned runs on three hits, while walking two and striking out five-just shy of her career high.
Dawson wasn't the only Bear making waves at the plate. Junior Abi Flores had a perfect day, going 2-for-2 and drawing a walk, while sophomore Faith Piper added an RBI with her single hit in three at-bats.
RUNDOWN
Baylor jumped ahead early, lighting up the scoreboard with three runs in the opening frame, thanks to a clutch two-RBI double from Dawson.
Though the Bisons managed to claw their way back to level the score at three, the Bears regained their footing in the fourth inning. Freshman Kaygen Marshall, after nabbing her first career stolen base, scored to give Baylor a 4-3 lead.
In the seventh, Dawson struck again, driving in Flores and senior Brooklyn Carter to extend the lead. Lipscomb attempted a late rally, adding a run in the bottom of the inning, but Peyton Tanner sealed the win with her second career save.
GAME NOTES
- Warncke's five strikeouts were just one shy of her personal best.
- Dawson's four RBIs marked a career high and her fourth multi-hit game this season.
- Flores recorded her first multi-hit game since last April.
- Baylor maintains a perfect 4-0 record against Lipscomb.
- The Bears were efficient with runners in scoring position, hitting .300.
- Baylor's pitchers faced 30 batters, inducing nine groundouts and six flyouts while striking out seven.
WHAT'S NEXT
Baylor will face off in a doubleheader on Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. CT against Coastal Carolina, followed by a matchup with No.
24 Clemson at 2 p.m. CT.
Fans can catch the Clemson game on ACC Digital Network Extra, with all 2026 games broadcast on COOL 101.3.