The Frederick Keys completed their three-game series against the Greenville Drive with a decisive 17-6 win on July 19, 2026, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina, securing the series sweep and extending their strong start to a nine-game road trip.
Frederick recorded a season-high 25 hits in the game, contributing to a total of 45 hits over the final two games of the series. The Keys improved to 2-1 on their road trip with the commanding victory.
Game Overview and Early Innings
The Greenville Drive took an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning thanks to a three-run home run. Frederick starter JT Quinn responded with four strikeouts through the first two innings, keeping the Keys within striking distance.
Both teams scored one run in the third inning, with Creed Willems delivering an RBI double for Frederick and Greenville countering with an RBI base hit to make it 4-1 heading into the fourth inning. After a scoreless fourth inning, Frederick took the lead in the fifth thanks to a two-run home run from Ike Irish and a three-run homer from Victor Figueroa, putting the Keys ahead 6-4. Greenville trimmed the lead to 6-5 with a solo home run in the bottom of the inning.
Offensive Surge and Final Innings
Ike Irish extended the lead to 7-5 with an RBI single in the sixth inning. Reliever Cohen Achen pitched a scoreless bottom of the sixth to maintain momentum for Frederick.
The seventh inning showcased Frederick’s power as the team scored six runs highlighted by three home runs. Colin Tuft opened the inning with a solo home run, followed by Irish’s second homer of the game, and a home run from Creed Willems. Figueroa also contributed an RBI double, pushing the lead to 13-5.
After a quiet eighth inning, Tuft hit his second solo home run, a two-run blast, extending the lead to 15-5. An error by Greenville allowed two additional runs to score, increasing the advantage to 17-5. Though Greenville scored one run in the ninth inning, Braeden Sloan closed out the game with strong relief pitching, sealing the 17-6 victory.
Key Performers and Next Series
Ike Irish led the offensive charge with two home runs — a two-run homer and a solo shot — along with an RBI single. Victor Figueroa added a three-run home run and an RBI double, while Colin Tuft contributed two solo home runs and Creed Willems combined a home run with an RBI double.
On the mound, JT Quinn’s early strikeout performance helped the Keys stay competitive, with Cohen Achen and Braeden Sloan delivering scoreless relief innings to secure the win.
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
