Georgetown, Del. – The Harford pitching staff struck out eight batters and surrendered just one hit in a decisive 11-0 victory over Delaware Tech on Wednesday afternoon.

Matt Gorman (1 IP, 0 ER) earned the win after being given the start on the bump for the Fighting Owls. He moves to 2-0 on year.
 
Six Fighting Owl pitchers followed him in relief, with each tallying at least one strikeout in their inning of work. Five of the six sat Delaware Tech down in order.
 
Harford's offense was on point early, hammering home eight runs in the first two innings. A trio of runs were added late in the seventh as well, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Hunter Blair.
 
The Fighting Owls improve to 9-4 on the season and have won their last five games. Delaware Tech falls to 6-4-1.
 
Scoring Summary
HARFORD – 1^ST INNING – S. Smith homers, Curnae scores, 2-0
HARFORD – 1^ST INNING – Harbert scores on a throwing error, 3-0
HARFORD – 1^ST INNING – Hojnacki homers, J. Smith scores, 5-0
HARFORD – 1^ST INNING – Wright singles, Charlton scores, 6-0
HARFORD – 2^ND INNING – J. Smith singles, Shilling and S. Smith score, 8-0
HARFORD – 7^TH INNING – Brown reaches first via error, Nixon scores, 9-0
HARFORD – 7^TH INNING – Blair doubles, Brown and Camp score, 11-0

Game Notes

• Matthew Shilling finished 2-for-3 with a double and two stolen bases.
• Spencer Smith cranked his fourth home run of the year, while Thomas Hojnacki dialed up his first.
• Spencer Harbert swiped three bags and garnered two walks.
• As a team, Harford stole a season high 12 bases.
• Braedon Fausnaught and Emir Garrett struck two batters each.
• This is Harford's second combined shutout of the season.
• The Fighting Owls are 6-0 when they score at least seven runs.

Up Next
Harford returns home to face Catonsville on Thursday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m.

The Cardinals are 7-5 this season and have also won their last five games.