SHAWNEE, Okla. – Harding left runners on in seven innings and stranded 11 total in a 2-1 loss to Oklahoma Baptist Friday in Great American Conference play at Bison Park.

Harding fell to 14-10 overall and 7-6 in the GAC. Oklahoma Baptist improved to 13-9 overall and 9-4 in conference. The teams conclude the three-game series Saturday with a noon doubleheader.

Harding took a 1-0 lead in the top of the fourth. Ben Brauss singled with two outs and advanced to second on an error. He scored on Brendan Perrett's single to center. Oklahoma Baptist used a Harding error to tie the game in the bottom of...