HICKORY, N.C. - Head coach Adam Skonieczki and the Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball team will be hosting their annual First Pitch Dinner on Saturday, January 17. The event will take place at Moretz Mills and begin at 5:30 p.m.

Attendees will get the chance to meet the 2026 LR Baseball team, celebrate the achievements of Lenoir-Rhyne baseball, and kick off the upcoming season with alumni, fans, and supporters. 

The special guest speaker will be Mason Maxwell, Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball alum and current player in the Banana Ball league with the Firefighters. 

Individual tickets are $75 and include dinner and a program. A ring ceremony will take place during the program honoring the 2025 Lenoir-Rhyne baseball team for their accomplishements last season. Contact Shayna Skonieczki at shayna.skonieczki@lr.edu for any questions.