Story by Narrative Science.

The Danville Dans (17-15) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Lafayette Aviators (17-15), recording an 11-5 victory on Friday at Loeb Stadium.

With seven runs in the first three innings, the Danville Dans left no doubt about the eventual outcome.

A three-run home run by Mason Irby during the second inning supplied the early offense for the Danville Dans.

Josh Smith racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Danville Dans. He singled in the second inning and homered in the fifth inning.

Mark Sluys racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Lafayette Aviators. He homered in the fourth inning and singled in the ninth inning.

Tanner Foster recorded his first win for the Danville Dans even though he allowed five runs over five innings. Foster struck out one, walked one and gave up three hits.

Skyler Harrison (1-4) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed eight runs in five innings, walked two and struck out four.