Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball Team clinches 7-4 victory over Newberry in series opener
The Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball Team ended their losing streak to Newberry with a 7-4 victory in the weekend opener, highlighted by Owen Blackledge's clutch 2-RBI single in the eighth inning.
By the Numbers- Khi Holiday scored twice, contributing to LR's win.
- LR had three doubles from Laskowski, Carricato, and Evans.
- LR left 11 runners on base, compared to Newberry's 5.
- Newberry leads the all-time series against LR, but LR snapped an 11-game losing streak at the Smith Road Complex.
- LR's win marked their first victory against Newberry since April 18, 2021.
The Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball Team will play a doubleheader against Newberry at the Smith Road Complex on Saturday, aiming for their first road conference series victory of the 2024 season.
Bottom LineLenoir-Rhyne Baseball's triumph over Newberry signifies a pivotal shift in their series history, setting the stage for a potential road series victory in the upcoming games.
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