YOUNG HARRIS, Ga.- The Hawks fought hard on the road against Young Harris in the series opener on Friday night, but unfortunately were defeated in an 8-4 final.

The Mountain Lions landed the first blow in the bottom of the first, with an RBI single followed by an RBI double. Shorter, however, tied the knot soon after. Wilmer Henriquez sent a sharp grounder to short, and it was fumbled for an error. This error allowed Griffin Tammucci to score, and it also sent Will Fincher home in his first game back since the opening series against Kentucky State.


Young Harris would strike back in the very next inning with a solo shot over the fence and an RBI double, putting the Mountain Lions up a pair yet again. Swords would clash again in the bottom of the fifth, with an RBI double from Griffin Tammucci that drove in Josh Tattershall. Wilmer Henriquez continued his strong play with another RBI single to left that sent Griffin Tammucci around to score, tying it right back up. However, in the later innings, Young Harris' offense kept heating up, and finally exploded in the seventh and eighth innings, producing four runs off two homers, resulting in an 8-4 Young Harris victory. Despite the loss, Tanner Folds had a solid day on the mound for Shorter, going seven innings, allowing six runs, four earned runs, and a season-high six putouts. 

 

UP NEXT

Shorter looks to even the series or even walk away with a series win in the doubleheader on Saturday, as they are still searching for their first win in conference play. Game two will commence play at 1:00 p.m. EST, with Game Three following at 4:00 p.m. EST, and all games will be streamed live on the Conference Carolinas Digital Network.

 

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