Cougars Take Two From Seahawks in Road Season Debut

The Cougars of Frederick Community College kicked off their season with two wins over the Seahawks in Saturday's double-header at Brockell Field. The Cougars traveled to North East, Md. for their 2021 season debut and knocked the Seahawks back to 2-10 overall and 1-5 against MD JUCO opponents.

The Seahawks allowed a solo run in the opening inning of Saturday's first game but were quick to answer back with a home run to left field from Andrew Imbierowicz, which also brought Brenden Reilly across home plate, who was previously on base from a walk. The Cougars scored two runs in the top of the second, but once again, the Seahawks had an answer. With two outs, Nathan Fusco-Lomont doubled to left field followed by a single from Andre Claudio. Patrick O'Brien's two-RBI triple to center field brought both runners home to give the Seahawks a 4-3 lead after two complete innings.

After a couple of errors by the Seahawks and a couple of base hits and a two-run homer by the Cougars, the Seahawks found themsevles trailing 9-4 after four complete innings. The Seahawks and Cougars were held scoreless for the remainder of the game.

Patrick O'Brien lead the Seahawks offensively by going 3-for4 with a triple and two RBI's followed by Andrew Imbierowicz with two hits including his second home run of the year and 2 RBI's. Other Seahawks' hits came from Nathan Fusco-Lomont and Andre Claudio.

Dylan Lehman started on the mound for the Seahawks and tallied three strikeouts followed by Vince Kershner in relief with six strikeouts while allowing two earned runs.

Game two of the day was a lopsided battle. Offensively, the Seahawks recorded only two hits compared to the Cougars' 11 hits while also recording four errors on the devensive end, compared to zero mistakes by the Cougars. The Cougars were consistent with their scoring with two runs coming in each of the second, third, fifth and sixth innings while the Seahawks only run game in the bottom of the 3rd off another Patrick O'Brien RBI-single.

Colin Balthaser pitched seven complete innings in the loss while allowing six earned runs and striking out three batters.

The Seahawks will return to action on Wednesday, March 24 when they host College of Southern Maryland. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at Brockell Field.