Riversharks Defeated by Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 7-5
September 1, 2009 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release
The Camden Riversharks were defeated by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs tonight, by a final score of 7-5. Camden starter Kevin Mannix (2-3) was charged with the loss, as he gave up 5 runs on 9 hits in 6.1 innings of work. Southern Maryland's Jason Navarro (2-0) picked up the win, as he allowed just 1 run and 4 hits in 1.2 innings pitched. With the loss, the Riversharks' season tally falls to 22-29, while the Blue Crabs' improves to 31-18.
The Riversharks struck first in this contest, and brought two runs across the plate in the 1st inning. With a runner in scoring position, shortstop Bryant Nelson laced a double to right field that scored Chris Walker for the first run of the night. The next batter was first baseman Brett Bonvechio, who followed with another double to right, driving in Nelson, and picking up his 38th RBI of the season.
Southern Maryland cut the Riversharks lead in half in the 3rd inning, and made it a 2-1 game. With two runners aboard, first baseman Michael Tucker hit a ground ball that made it's way through the infield for an RBI single that plated Richard Giannotti. But Camden would pull the run right back in the bottom half of the inning. Bonvechio's second double of the night would drive in Walker once again, and give the Sharks a 3-1 lead.
The Blue Crabs' bats would come to life again in the 4th inning, and they would once again make it a one run game. Back to back doubles by Lance Burkhart and Chuck Jeroloman would do the damage for the visitors, and see them pick up their second run of the night.
The Sharks would extend their lead in the bottom of the 5th, and up the score to 4-2. With the speedy Wayne Lydon on second base, Bryant Nelson blooped a single to right field to drive in another run. But Southern Maryland would answer right back in the 6th, as Chuck Jeroloman would hit his ninth homerun of the season, a solo shot to left.
The Blue Crabs would break through and take the lead in the 7th inning, once again using the long ball. With two runners aboard, center fielder Jeremy Owens blasted a homerun over the left field wall, giving Southern Maryland a 6-4 lead.
Camden would pull back a run in the bottom of the 7th, and make the score 6-5. An RBI double by left fielder Garrett Guzman would score Walker for a third time in the night, and make it a one run game.
Southern Maryland would add an insurance run in the top of the 9th, thanks to a fielding error by Camden's Bryant Nelson that allowed Owens to score from third. With a two run lead in the final frame, the visitors would then put the ball in the hands of closer Matt Schweitzer, who retired the side and preserved a 7-5 victory for the Blue Crabs. The save was his fourth of the year.
The Riversharks and Blue Crabs will play game three of their four game series tomorrow at 7:05 pm. Limited seating for the game is still available. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.riversharks.com.
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