Long Island Ducks pitcher Darin Downs

Downs Dazzles But Blue Crabs Claim Pitcher's Duel

(Waldorf, Md.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 2-1 on Tuesday night in the second game of a four-game series at Regency Furniture Stadium. Both starting pitchers were fabulous in the game. Ducks starter Darin Downs (3-3) suffered a hard-luck loss but pitched seven innings of one-run ball, allowing just three hits while striking out nine batters. He retired the final 17 Blue Crabs ba... Full Story