BEL AIR, Md. - Five extra base hits proved more than enough in Harford's home opener, as the Fighting Owls defeated CCBC-Dundalk 11-1 in five innings.
After jumping out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first, Harford struck for six runs in the third to take a 7-0 lead. The big inning was spurred on by an RBI double from
Mason Hicks that scored two, as well as a two-run home run off the bat of
Lenny Montesano.Â
The Fighting Owls put the game away in the fifth, plating two off an
Ehi Okojie double and a third via a bases loaded walk in order to mercy rule the Lions.
On the mound,
Zack Oswald (2-0) struck out four over 3 2/3 to earn the win.
John Silder also showed well, striking out two batters in 1 1/3 to finish the contest.
Harford is now 5-1 (1-0 MD JUCO).
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Box Score Highlights
- Joe Quelch finished 2-for-2 with a double
- Blake Mayberry also collected two hits
- Mayberry and Hicks swiped a pair of bags each
- Okojie led the way with three RBI
Up Next
Harford battles Delaware Tech at home this Wednesday at 3:30 PM.
