Crabs Handcuff York, Take the Series
Published on May 14, 2023 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs News Release
(York) The Blue Crabs found themselves in their second rubber match to close out their first road trip of the series. Southern Maryland had dominated the day before by blowing out the Revolution 14-2; the rookie Jared Burch climbed the hill on Mother's Day.
The Revs jumped out to an early lead as Trent Giambrone hit his second home run of the series to make it 1-0. An inning later, JT Reed swiped second base, and a throwing error allowed him to move to third base; Ryan Haug would drive him in and tie the game 1-1.
With Burch cruising through the York order, the Blue Crabs got some help from Braxton Lee and K.C. Hobson, as Lee doubled to lead off the frame, and Hobson would drive him in with a two-run jack into the upper concourse to make it 3-1. The next inning would see Southern Maryland score two more runs from a Garret Kueber single and a Hobson hot shot.
In the ninth, Lee hit a towering fly ball that got over the right field wall for his second home run and be the final tally as the Blue Crabs took the series over their North Division foes 6-1.
The Crab's pitching staff was unhittable against York, as the team only allowed three hits all game and just one run; the bullpen was spotless between Jacque Pucheu, James Dykstra, Isaac Mattson, and Andre Scrubb as they bridged Burch to his first professional win.
After 15 games, the Blue Crabs are 11-4, winning four out of the five series they have played. Tomorrow is an off-day for Southern Maryland. They will prepare for a six-game homestand at Regency Furniture with matchups against the High Point Rockers and the Staten Island FerryHawks. Tuesday's game is scheduled for a 6:35 first pitch; fans can buy tickets here or tune into all the action on FloSports.
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