Blakey powers Lincoln baseball past Hannibal-LaGrange

Blue Tigers rally with four-run fifth inning to defeat Trojans 8-4

Mar. 18, 2026 at 4:52am

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Blythe Blakey drove in five runs, including a grand slam in the fifth inning, to lead the Lincoln Blue Tigers to an 8-4 victory over the Hannibal-LaGrange Trojans in a college baseball matchup at Vivion Field.

Why it matters

The win extends Lincoln's winning streak and keeps them in contention for a conference title, while the loss is a setback for Hannibal-LaGrange as they look to improve their record in the second half of the season.

The details

The Trojans jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but the Blue Tigers rallied with a four-run fifth inning capped by Blakey's grand slam to take the lead. Lincoln added two more runs in the eighth to secure the victory. Eight different pitchers took the mound for Hannibal-LaGrange, with Tanner Malusky taking the loss.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.
  • Lincoln and Hannibal-LaGrange will play a doubleheader on Wednesday, March 19, 2026 starting at 1 p.m.

The players

Blythe Blakey

A key offensive contributor for the Lincoln Blue Tigers, driving in five runs including a grand slam in the fifth inning to lead his team to victory.

Ethan Eskew

A Hannibal-LaGrange Trojans player who drove in the first run of the game with a single in the first inning.

Tanner Malusky

The Hannibal-LaGrange pitcher who took the loss, allowing four runs on two hits in one inning of work.

Jonah Claborn

The Lincoln Blue Tigers starting pitcher who threw five innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits.

Carter Otto

The Lincoln Blue Tigers relief pitcher who threw four scoreless innings and struck out three batters.

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What they’re saying

“Blakey's grand slam in the fifth inning was the key moment that turned the game in our favor.”

— Lincoln Head Coach

What’s next

Lincoln and Hannibal-LaGrange will play a doubleheader on Wednesday, March 19, 2026 starting at 1 p.m. to make up games that were rained out earlier this season.

The takeaway

This comeback win shows the resilience of the Lincoln Blue Tigers as they continue to battle for a conference title, while the Hannibal-LaGrange Trojans will need to regroup after this setback in order to improve their record in the second half of the season.