BLUE CRABS DEFEAT SOMERSET, CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Southern Maryland Improves To 40-25 On The Season, Clinches Atlantic League Liberty Division First Half Title
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Manager Butch Hobson has guided the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs to their first division title and playoff berth in just the franchise's second season. |
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With a 13-3 win over the Somerset Patriots today at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, New Jersey, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have clinched the first half title in the Liberty Division, and their first playoff spot in franchise history. The Atlantic League playoffs begin on September 24, and stay tuned to SOMDBlueCrabs.com for the playoff schedule and ticket information!
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Somerset Patriots 13-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday afternoon to clinch the Liberty Division First Half Championship and playoff berth.
Southern Maryland scored first in the top of the second inning after center fielder Jeremy Owens singled, designated hitter Jermy Acey singled, and catcher Lance Burkhart singled to plate Owens. First baseman Octavio Martinez then singled to score Acey and right fielder John Ramistella (9) followed with a three run homerun for the 5-0 lead.
The Blue Crabs added a run in the top of the fourth inning. Acey walked and Martinez drove him home on an RBI single to make the score 6-0.
The Patriots scored in the bottom of the fourth inning after first baseman Josh Pressley walked and scored on an RBI single by third baseman Jeff Nettles to cut the lead to 6-1.
Southern Maryland broke open the game with six runs in the top of the sixth inning. Burkhart doubled, Martinez singled, and Ramistella doubled to score Burkhart. Second baseman Mike Just followed with an RBI double to plate Martinez and Ramistella, shortstop Travis Garcia singled, and left fielder James Shanks (11) hit a three run homerun for the 12-1 lead.
The Blue Crabs added a run in the top of seventh inning after Acey singled and Ramistella doubled to drive him home for the 13-1 advantage.
The Patriots scored in the bottom of the ninth inning after designated hitter Jason Belcher singled and scored on an RBI single by right fielder Elliott Ayala and catcher Travis Anderson scored on a wild pitch for the 13-3 final.
Blue Crabs reliever Ryan Bicondoa (6-2) picked up the win after pitching two scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Patriots starter Kip Bouknight (4-5) got the loss after surrendering ten earned runs on 13 hits and five strikeouts in 5.1 innings pitched.
The Blue Crabs will next be in action Sunday evening at TD Bank Park in Bridgewater, New Jersey, for the finale of this four-game series with the league's other first place club. RHP Kenny Rayborn (6-4, 3.48) will get the start for Southern Maryland, against RHP Jason Standridge (0-2, 7.36) for Somerset. Game time is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ONLINE. Blue Crabs Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting Paul Braverman handles the play-by-play.
Game recap courtesy of the Somerset Patriots.
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