HICKORY, N.C. – The Belmont Abbey pitching staff struck out 15 Lenoir-Rhyne batters Wednesday. The Crusaders used four pitchers to combine to allow just six hits, two runs, and five walks. The Abbey is now 3-9 on the year as the Bears improve to 7-5.

Highlights

• Ben Sneider launched the Crusaders' first home run of the season in the fifth inning.
• Justin Moran also recorded a base hit.
• Abbey starter Mitchell Keener pitched 2.2 innings walking one and striking out four.
• Christian Mracna struck out four in his two innings of relief.
• Dylan Smith struck out six of the seven batters he faced.

Up Next

The Crusaders will host Erskine for a weekend series beginning Friday at 5 PM.