No. 12 Belmont Abbey baseball showcased a dominant performance against No. 13 Lenoir-Rhyne, securing a 21-5 victory at Abbey Yard. Joe Whitaker led the charge with seven RBIs, including a grand slam, contributing to a decisive 10-run fifth inning that sealed the win and completed a season sweep of the Bears. Jack Boyles also made an impact with a home run and multiple hits, while Ethan Yarbrough earned his sixth win with effective relief pitching. This victory improves Belmont Abbey's record to 32-9, while Lenoir-Rhyne falls to 30-9-1.

By the Numbers
  • Belmont Abbey scored 21 runs, marking their fifth game of the season with 20 or more runs.
  • Joe Whitaker drove in seven runs, including his 18th home run of the season.
  • Ethan Yarbrough recorded his sixth win, pitching 1.2 innings of relief.
State of Play
  • Belmont Abbey has now achieved a season sweep over Lenoir-Rhyne.
  • The Crusaders are gearing up for their final Conference Carolinas series against Young Harris.
What's Next

Belmont Abbey will kick off its last regular season Conference Carolinas series against Young Harris on Friday, with the first game set for 5 p.m. at Abbey Yard.

Bottom Line

This commanding victory not only reinforces Belmont Abbey's strong position in the conference but also highlights their offensive prowess as they approach postseason play.