Mangham dug itself into an early hole and couldn’t quite complete the comeback April 1, falling 7-6 to St. Frederick.
The Dragons were stung by a seven-run first inning from St. Frederick, then spent the rest of the game chipping away before coming up just short.
Mangham answered with a run in the first, two more in the third, two in the fifth and one in the sixth to keep pressure on St. Frederick throughout the night.
Colby Casey led the Dragons at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Carson Mooney turned in a big offensive performance, finishing 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI, while Cade Poland went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, two runs scored and an RBI.
Blake Pierce added a hit and an RBI, and Lane Wiggins contributed a hit and drove in two runs.
Owen Rimes and Aiden Twiner each had hits, while Tyler Gix scored a run.
Mangham finished with 10 hits and five RBIs in the game.
On the mound, Blake Pierce took the loss after starting for the Dragons. Colby Casey came on in relief and gave Mangham a strong effort, working five innings and allowing just one hit while striking out five.
The Dragons tightened up after the opening frame and gave themselves a chance late, but St. Frederick held on to escape with the win.
