The Frederick Keys secured a series sweep against the Greenville Drive with a commanding 17-6 win on July 19, 2026, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. The victory followed a strong offensive showing that featured a season-high 25 base hits for the Keys, contributing to a combined total of 45 hits over the final two games of the series. The Keys improved to 2-1 on their ongoing nine-game road trip.
Game Summary
The Greenville Drive took an early lead with a three-run homer in the bottom of the second inning to go up 3-0. Frederick starter JT Quinn responded by striking out four batters over the first two innings, helping to contain the Drive’s offense early on. Both teams scored a run in the third inning, with Creed Willems hitting an RBI double for Frederick and Greenville adding an RBI single to make the score 4-1 going into the fourth.
The Keys broke through with power in the fifth inning as Ike Irish launched a two-run homer, followed by a three-run homer by Victor Figueroa, putting Frederick ahead 6-4. Greenville answered with a solo homer in the bottom half, tightening the score to 6-5. Irish added an RBI single in the sixth inning to extend Frederick’s lead to 7-5.
The seventh inning was decisive for the Keys, who scored six runs, including three solo home runs from Colin Tuft, Ike Irish, and Creed Willems. Figueroa also hit an RBI double in the inning, pushing the lead to 13-5. After a quiet eighth, Tuft hit his second home run of the game — a two-run shot — increasing the margin to 15-5. Two additional runs scored due to a Greenville error, making it 17-5. Although Greenville added a run in the ninth, Braeden Sloan closed out the game on the mound to secure the win for Frederick.
Standout Performers
Ike Irish powered Frederick’s offense with two home runs and an RBI single. Victor Figueroa contributed a three-run homer and an RBI double. Colin Tuft’s two solo home runs were instrumental in the late surge, while Creed Willems combined a home run with an RBI double. On the mound, JT Quinn set the tone early with four strikeouts in two innings. Relievers Cohen Achen and Braeden Sloan each delivered scoreless frames to help preserve the lead.
Next Up
The Frederick Keys continue their road trip with a six-game series against the Rome Emperors in Rome, Georgia. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. at AdventHealth Stadium.
Source: Original report
