Nanton's Jeremy Harty lost their first game of the Men's Alberta Curling Championships.

Team Harty lost 10-3 in 8 ends to Team Appelman in the 9am draw Thursday, February 7.

Harty led 2-1 after three ends but couldn't hold off Appelman as they scored 3 in the fourth, adding 2 more in the seventh and 4 more in the eighth to seal the win.

Team Harty have another game tonight at 6:30 p.m..

The Boston Pizza Cup goes until this Sunday, February 10.