A dominant performance on May 14, 2026
The Flames traveled to face the Blue Raiders on a crisp spring evening, delivering an 8-1 victory that underscored Liberty's depth on both sides of the mound.
David Horn Jr. took the ball for Liberty and turned in a solid outing, earning the win and improving his record to 4-5. His performance kept the opposition's bats at bay for the majority of the game.
The offense struck early, with Cooper Clapp launching a solo home run in the third inning that sparked a rally. Shortly after, Brett Rogers added two RBIs, highlighted by a double that drove in key runs.
Middle Tennessee answered in the second inning when Owen Nowak drove in two runs and Clay Badylak later scored an unearned run, but the Flames' pitching held firm.
A timely RBI single from Landon Scilley in the sixth inning extended the lead, sealing the game for Liberty.
The win lifted Liberty's overall record to 36-18 with a conference mark of 19-9, while Middle Tennessee fell to 26-27 overall and 12-16 in conference play.