BEL AIR, Md. – After walking a season high nine batters in game one of its doubleheader with Garrett, Harford took game two via a walk-off free pass for a 3-2 victory over the Lakers.
A pair of hit batsman and a walk by
Reyce Curnane put
Ajay Sczepkowski up to bat with the bases loaded. Five pitches later and
Jack Vignola was sent cruising home after yet another walk to put Harford over the top.
The Fighting Owl staff bounced back in game two and provided a firewall for Harford's sputtering offense. Starting pitcher
Zane Grimes and reliever
John Torres combined for nine strikeouts through six innings of work, while freshman arm
Hunter Bell (1-0) secured the win after tossing a scoreless seventh following the Lakers' sac fly to tie the game.
Harford moves to 9-3 (3-1 MD JUCO) while Garrett falls to 5-4 (1-2).
Scoring Summary:
HARFORD – 1ST INNING – Curnane steals home, scores, 1-0
HARFORD – 1ST INNING – Curnane singles, Blair scores, 2-0
Garrett – 5
TH INNING – Smith scores on a fielder's choice, 2-1
Garrett – 7
TH INNING – Pinero flies out, sac fly, George scores, 2-2
HARFORD – 7TH INNING – Sczepkowski walks, Vignola scores, 3-2
Box Score Highlights
- Reyce Curnane netted Harford's only two hits, including a triple to start off the game.
- Vigonla and Hunter Blair scored one run each.
- Curnane, Blair and Joshua Brown each stole one bag.
- The Fighting Owls two hits are a season low.
Up Next
The Fighting Owls battle Eastern District foe Monroe College on Sunday, March 8 in a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m.