Travelers Rest is 0-5 against Daniel since February of 2024 but things could change on Wednesday. The Devildogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lions at 6:30 p.m. Travelers Rest will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Travelers Rest is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They fell just short of Blue Ridge by a score of 13-11 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Devildogs have suffered since March 6th.
Meanwhile, Daniel had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They never let the Blue Flame get on the board and left with a 14-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won eight games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Ian McCrary looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ty Simpson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Greyson Davis was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Daniel kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matches.
Daniel's victory bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Travelers Rest, their loss dropped their record down to 5-13.
Travelers Rest suffered a grim 11-2 defeat to Daniel in their previous meeting last Tuesday. Will the Devildogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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