Gameday Magazine

Recap of 2017 CHampionship For a team that went 87-52 in the regular season, sporting the Carolina League’s best record, the 2017 campaign came to a fitting close. On September 9, 2017 the Hillcats defeated the Frederick Keys, 7-1, to win their eighth championship in franchise history and its first since 2012. Lynchburg’s offense provided a four-run third inning and a three-run sixth, while Brock Hartson tied a career-high with seven strikeouts through four innings to solidify championship status.