Baseball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Daniel

Lions

Previous 4 Games

04/24/26 vs Blue Ridge	5-4
04/23/26 vs Easley	9-8
04/21/26 @ Blue Ridge	10-7
04/17/26 vs Travelers Rest	9-5

Daniel waltzed into their contest on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Blue Ridge Tigers. That's two games straight that the Lions have won by just one run.

Corbin Spilliards made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

In other pitching news, Will Davis looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Ty Simpson and Liam Purcell did most of the damage at the plate: Simpson went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI, while Purcell went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run. That's the most doubles Purcell has posted over his last 11 games. Another player making a difference was Cal Schnabel, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.

Daniel always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .552. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Blue Ridge only posted an OBP of .214.

Daniel's record now sits at 17-7. As for Blue Ridge, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Daniel will welcome Pickens at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The last four games the Blue Flame have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Blue Ridge, they will host Broome at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.