Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader

Bears score 31 runs in two games against Emory & Henry

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:53am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic, high-scoring baseball action of the Lenoir-Rhyne team, with players' forms abstracted into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette.Lenoir-Rhyne's offensive onslaught in the doubleheader sweep showcases their potent lineup and ability to score runs in bunches.Belmont Today

The Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball team scored 31 runs on Saturday to complete a weekend sweep of Emory & Henry. In the opener, LR pounded 25 hits as Matt Procopio, Drew Beard, and Sylas Boris each had four-hit games. Boris hit a pair of home runs and collected six RBIs in the 19-9 victory. In the nightcap, Mackenzie Wainwright and Lleyton Lackey both hit home runs to lead Lenoir-Rhyne to a 12-3 win.

Why it matters

The two wins improve Lenoir-Rhyne's record to 30-8-1 overall and 19-7-1 in the South Atlantic Conference. The Bears are currently in the hunt for a spot in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional tournament.

The details

In the first game, Lenoir-Rhyne scored at least two runs in six of the eight innings, including a six-run first inning. Emory & Henry scored four times in the third, three times in the fourth and twice in the sixth, but the Bears walked it off with a Lleyton Lackey RBI single in the eighth to invoke the mercy rule. In the nightcap, after the Wasps opened a 2-0 lead, the Bears scored six times in the bottom of the second to take control. LR added a pair of runs in the fourth and four more in the sixth to expand the lead to 12-3.

  • The doubleheader sweep took place on Saturday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Matt Procopio

Lenoir-Rhyne outfielder who went 4-for-6 with three runs scored and two RBIs in the first game.

Drew Beard

Lenoir-Rhyne infielder who had a four-hit game in the first contest.

Sylas Boris

Lenoir-Rhyne infielder who hit two home runs and drove in six runs in the opener.

Mackenzie Wainwright

Lenoir-Rhyne outfielder who hit his 13th home run of the season in the second game.

Lleyton Lackey

Lenoir-Rhyne infielder who hit a two-run home run in the nightcap.

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What’s next

Lenoir-Rhyne will travel to Belmont Abbey for a key Southeast Regional matchup on Wednesday night. The Crusaders defeated the Bears 14-9 on March 17th, and LR will look to even the season series.

The takeaway

The Bears' offensive outburst in the doubleheader sweep showcases their potent lineup and ability to score runs in bunches, which will be crucial as they make a push for the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional tournament.