DEMOREST, Ga. - The Belhaven Baseball team grabbed their first conference series victory of the season on Saturday as they took down Piedmont 7-4 in the series finale and took two of three games on the weekend.

It was the hosts who took an early lead on the day, picking up a pair of runs in the bottom of the 1st inning on three early hits. Belhaven struck back quickly though, tallying three runs in the top half of the 2nd with Owen Abney and Hunter Harrell opening the frame with hits and then coming around to score.

Belhaven tacked on another run in the top of the 4th as Eli Britt drove in Hunter Estes with a productive out before Belhaven opened up the game with another three spot in the 5th inning. After an RBI hit from Owen Abney, Hunter Harrell delivered a two-RBI double that put the Blazers in front 7-2.

Kade May was stellar in relief and managed the lead well the rest of the way with Piedmont picking up a pair of late runs that only closed the gap in the final score. With the win, Belhaven improves to 13-10 on the season and 3-2 in conference play having split their only other CCS series against Maryville.

Notable Performances

Kade May (W, 2-3): 7.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 K
Hunter Harrell: 2-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Owen Abney: 2-4, RBI, 2 R
Hunter Estes: 2-4, 2B, 2 R

The Blazers will return to action on Tuesday, April 2nd as they take on Millsaps, on the road, in the final game of the Cowboy Maloney Series. Having already clinched the Maloney Series Trophy for a 5th straight season, Belhaven will look for the series sweep against the Majors. First pitch is set for 6:00 PM.

For the latest news on Belhaven Blazers athletics, follow @BelhavenBlazers on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. To support Belhaven Athletics check out Team Green Giving.