Lions Ride Early Lead to 9-4 Win Over Oglethorpe

Piedmont baseball team scores early and often to secure midweek victory

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:37pm

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The Piedmont baseball team jumped out to an early lead and held on to defeat the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels by a score of 9-4 in a midweek matchup. Piedmont's offense struck for five runs in the first inning and added four more in the fourth to build a comfortable advantage that the pitching staff was able to protect.

Why it matters

This win keeps Piedmont's momentum going as they prepare to open a key conference series against Asbury this weekend. The Lions have been one of the top teams in their league, and this victory over a non-conference opponent demonstrates their ability to win games in different ways.

The details

Piedmont's starting pitcher Landon May retired the side in order in the top of the first, setting the stage for the Lions' offense to strike. The home team loaded the bases to start the bottom half, and cleanup hitter Carter Few delivered a two-run single to get the scoring started. Piedmont tacked on two more runs in the inning and added another in the third before breaking the game open with a four-run fourth, highlighted by another two-run hit from Few and an RBI single from Jack Ryan.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Piedmont will travel to Wilmore, Kentucky, to start a three-game conference series with the Asbury Eagles on Thursday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Landon May

The starting pitcher for Piedmont, who retired the side in order in the first inning.

Carter Few

Piedmont's cleanup hitter, who delivered a pair of two-run singles to key the Lions' offensive outburst.

Jack Ryan

A Piedmont player who contributed RBI singles in the first and fourth innings.

Cody Funk

A Piedmont player who scored the team's final run on a passed ball in the fifth inning.

Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels

The visiting team, who were unable to overcome Piedmont's early lead.

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What they’re saying

“Our lineup continues to produce, and the pitching staff did a great job of limiting the damage when Oglethorpe tried to rally. This was a solid all-around win as we get ready for a big conference series.”

— Piedmont Head Coach

What’s next

Piedmont will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming three-game conference series against Asbury, with the first game scheduled for Thursday, April 4 at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

Piedmont's ability to jump out to an early lead and then hold on for the victory demonstrates the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth, which will be crucial as they continue their push for a conference championship.