BEL AIR, Md.  – A five-run fifth doomed Harford on Thursday, as they fell in the opening game to the Frederick Cougars, 5-4.

Harford took the opening lead of the day in fourth on a pair of RBI-singles by Reyce Curnane and Braydon Parr. Frederick responded by scoring five runs in next frame thanks to a bases loaded walk, two wild pitches and a two-RBI double.

Jack Flanagan made his only hit of the game count in the fifth, taking a ball deep to right field to drive in a pair of runs and pull Harford within four. The Cougars managed to hold on from there, holding the Fighting Owls without a hit the rest of the game to pick up the victory.

Harford dips to 15-7-1 (11-4 MD JUCO) after the defeat.

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Box Score Highlights

• Jeremiah Guzman led the way with two hits
• Chris Hamann (2-1) struck out nine but was stuck with the loss
• Connor Blantz (1 IP) struck out a trio of Cougars in relief

Up Next
Harford heads to Lackawanna for a doubleheader on Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m.