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Blue Crabs Ask Fans To "Break Out The Blue!"

August 27, 2009 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs News Release


With just 26 games remaining in the 2009 regular season, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have ascended to the best record in the Atlantic League, and have already clinched a spot in the playoffs by winning the Liberty Division First Half title. The Blue Crabs are now asking the Southern Maryland community to "Break Out The Blue!" as the team strives for its first championship in just its second season of existence.

Beginning with the Blue Crabs' three-game weekend series at home September 4-6 against the Somerset Patriots, the front office will be offering a special deal for fans to show their Blue Crab spirit AND pack Regency Furniture Stadium for the 2009 playoffs. Special powder blue 2009 Playoffs "Break Out The Blue" t-shirts will be for sale at the ballpark. With every purchase of a shirt, fans will receive a FREE playoff ticket to the game of their choice of which the Blue Crabs will be hosting at home. There is also a package where fans may purchase the t-shirt and a hat.

The Blue Crabs will host games one and two of the best of five Atlantic League Division Series at home on September 24 and 25, and should they advance to the best of five Atlantic League Championship series, games three, four and five will also be at Regency Furniture Stadium from October 3-5. Fans should keep in mind that games four and five will only be played if necessary. The 2009 Atlantic League Playoffs at Regency Furniture Stadium are presented by Sport Clips Haircuts, which is coming to Waldorf, Maryland this fall.

As an added bonus, the Blue Crabs will offer FREE admission to any playoff game for a fan who paints their face blue.

"When you look at other teams that have made playoff runs in the past, a lot do a 'white out' or something like that" said Blue Crabs General Manager Chris Allen. "Well here in Southern Maryland, we plan to take it a step further with 'Break Out The Blue.' Now fans can get on board with that AND secure their seats for the playoffs. When you look at our stands, you'll see thousands of Blue Crabs fans going wild in a sea of Carolina Blue as we try to win it all. I get excited just thinking about it," continued Allen.

Fittingly, the two best teams in the Atlantic League, Somerset and Southern Maryland will play a total of seven times total in September, as "Break Out The Blue" makes its debut. By sweeping the Patriots at Somerset (NJ) in three games from August 24-26, the Blue Crabs took over the league's best overall record at 71-43.

"You've got two elite teams that have both clinched playoff spots going at it to end the regular season, so what better time to crank up this promotion," said Blue Crabs Assistant General Manager Omar Roque. Consider it a warm up for a thrilling playoff run. We take great pride in being the only professional sports franchise in Southern Maryland, and we're here to deliver our fans a great time AND a championship," continued Roque.

Of Maryland's seven major and minor league baseball teams, the Blue Crabs are the only club to have clinched a playoff spot in 2009, and may be the only Maryland team to participate in the postseason.

"It's time for the entire community to get behind the Blue Crabs. The tri-county area, and the state of Maryland combined," said Allen. "The chance to win a championship can be rare, and we're going to do everything possible to make sure our players are in the best possible environment. Because of their great play this season, plenty of great moments are still to come."

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