The scoring started right out of the gates for the Rockers with Blue Crabs starter John Hayes (L, 0-3) on the bump. The first five batters of the ballgame reached base for High Point, and would come to fruition with a Stephen Cardullo RBI double followed by a Viosergey Rosa three run home run, as the Rockers piled on the runs early in Waldorf.
The High Point starting pitcher, Seth Simmons, (W, 4-1) was on point. He was especially good in the early going, setting down the first eleven Blue Crabs that he faced. The Rockers struck again in the top of the third inning, as Brett Austin and Giovanny Alfonzo teamed up for consecutive RBI base hits, notching the scoring tally at 6-0 in favor of High Point through three innings of action.
The Blue Crabs finally broke through in the bottom of the fourth inning when Frank Martinez came through with his fourth home run of the season and his second in the last three games. Furthermore, it was the second home run in the last three games that has been the lone source of offense for Southern Maryland, as they would fall by a final score of 7-1.
The Blue Crabs will return home tomorrow, Tuesday, May 27th to continue their seven game homestand at Regency Furniture Stadium, with the first pitch at 6:35 PM.
About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs call Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland home. The 12th franchise season will begin April 2019. For more information on the SOMD Blue Crabs, please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
With eight teams in the Mid-Atlantic and Texas, the ALPB is a leader in baseball innovation and a player gateway to Major League Baseball. Through its exclusive partnership with MLB, the Atlantic League tests Major League Baseball rules and equipment initiatives. The Atlantic League has sent over 900 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 40 million fans to its affordable, family-friendly ballparks throughout its 22-year history. For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com. ###