AtL Somerset Patriots

Blue Crabs Win Opening Game Over Patriots

Published on April 25, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Somerset Patriots 3-1 before a Patriots Opening Day record crowd of 7,338 fans at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.

The Patriots took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Second baseman Frank Moore singled and later scored on an RBI single by third baseman Brandon Knight.

The Blue Crabs tied the game in the top of the third inning. Shortstop George Sandel doubled and scored on an RBI double by center fielder Curtis Pride.

Southern Maryland took the lead with a run in the top of the fifth inning on a solo home run by catcher Adam Shorster (1).

The Blue Crabs added to the lead with another run in the top of the seventh inning. First baseman Clinton Johnston tripled and scored on an RBI single by third baseman Patrick Osborn for a 3-1 lead.

Blue Crabs starter Ryan Bicondoa (1-0) picked up the win, allowing a run on five hits and four strikeouts. Patriots starter Brandon Knight (0-1) suffered the loss, allowing two earned runs on three hits and five strikeouts in five innings. Matt Hammons picked up the save (1) for the Blue Crabs with a scoreless ninth inning.

The 2008 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue at home on Saturday night with a 7:05 pm game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Patriots Schedule Magnet courtesy of Exit 24/7 Realty. Great seats are still available by calling (908) 252-0700, by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.

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