BEL AIR, Md. - Harford earned a convincing win over Allegany in game two, as Emily Curry's single to center scored Kaitlyn Delaney in the fifth for an 11-3 mercy rule triumph over the Trojans on Sophomore Day.

After a quiet first, Harford swung into form and scored eight runs over the next two frames. Mackenzie Burton sparked the outburst with a single to right that brought home Brooke Nall. Alyssa McLaughlin stepped up two batters later and cranked a single down the left field line that plated a pair for a 3-0 lead. Jess Bouthet (3-for-4) put a bow on the inning after her single scored Paige Clark. 

Clark kicked off the scoring in the third with a single that scored Nall, then Bouthet drove home one run off a base knock. Bouthet got involved again quickly, as her double steal allowed Alyssa McLaughlin to score before Delaney drove her home for a 8-0 lead. McLaughlin also drove home two in the fourth to put Harford ahead 10-0.

McLaughlin (8-5) starred in the circle as well, tossing a shutout through four before a trio of unearned runs came through for Allegany in the fifth. Despite this, the veteran lefty needed just 56 pitches to earn herself the victory.

Harford improves to 18-13 (7-6 MD JUCO) with the victory.

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Box Score Highlights

• The win guarantees Harford at least a .500 or better record against Maryland JUCO foes for the first time since 2018
• The Fighting Owls swiped a season high seven bases
• Harford struck out just one time to match its season low

Up Next
Harford ends the regular season with three road doubleheaders, beginning with a non-conference matchup with CCBC-Catonsville this Tuesday at 3 p.m.