Belmont Abbey baseball split a doubleheader with Young Harris on Senior Day, winning the first game 10-4 and losing the second 11-5. The Crusaders now hold a 33-11 overall record, sitting at 23-7 in Conference Carolinas, while Young Harris is at 33-13 with a matching conference record. Caleb Burr shone offensively with seven hits and two home runs across the games, and Spencer Cipro secured his eighth win with a complete game in the opener. Eighteen seniors were honored during the celebration before the games. The Crusaders will finish their regular season on the road against Mars Hill.

By the Numbers
  • Belmont Abbey's overall record: 33-11
  • Conference Carolinas record: 23-7
  • Caleb Burr's hits in the doubleheader: 7
  • Home runs by Caleb Burr: 2
  • Spencer Cipro's wins: 8
State of Play
  • Belmont Abbey gained momentum in the first game early with a 3-0 lead.
  • Young Harris rallied quickly in Game 2, scoring seven runs in the first two innings.
  • Burr continues to lead the team offensively as the season nears its end.
What's Next

Belmont Abbey will travel to Mars Hill for their final regular season game, where they will aim to enhance their playoff positioning with a victory.

Bottom Line

The doubleheader results underscore the competitive nature of the season, with Belmont Abbey performing strongly overall. As they approach playoff scenarios, their recent performances show promise, particularly through standout player contributions.