AtL Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Two Homers Not Enough in Game 1 Vs. Long Island

Published on September 18, 2013 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs News Release


WALDORF, MD. - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs travelled up to Central Islip, New York to take on the Long Island Ducks in Game 1 of the Atlantic League Liberty Divisional Series. The Blue Crabs gave the ball to right-handed pitcher, Gaby Hernandez (7-12, 4.29), who was coming off of a strong second half of the season and was opposed by Ducks' ace, John Brownell (9-10, 3.89). The two teams traded runs early but Brownell proved to be too much to handle striking out 12 in the Ducks 6-2 victory.

The Ducks got the scoring started early on in the bottom of the second as DH Bill Hall hit a double down the left field line and eventually moved to third on a groundout. First basemen, Ryan Strieby, came to the plate and delivered what would be one of his four hits on the evening with a double to dead centerfield, scoring Hall from third.

Down a run in the fourth, 3B Nick Schwaner tied the game up as he blasted the second pitch he saw from Brownell for a solo home run over the wall in right. After the Ducks took back the lead in the home-half of the fourth, the Blue Crabs answered right back with a solo home run off of the bat of CF Jeremy Owens.

The two home runs would account for the only offense the Blue Crabs would receive on the night. Ducks' starter, John Brownell, went the distance in the Ducks victory finishing with a line of 9.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 12 K. The 12 strikeouts was a Long Island playoff record in the 6-2 victory.

UP NEXT - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will look to bounce back and even up the series against the Long Island Ducks when they meet up in Game 2, beginning Thursday night at Bethpage Ballpark at 6:35pm. Getting the ball for the Blue Crabs will be right-handed pitcher Ian Marshall (12-8, 3.99). The Long Island Ducks will call upon right-handed pitcher Shaun Garceau (2-1, 1.17). To listen to the Blue Crabs tune in to www.phoenixintermedia.com. Fans can also purchase tickets by logging onto www.somdbluecrabs.com, calling 301-638-9788, or stopping by the Regency Furniture Stadium Box Office.

BLUE CRABS HIGHLIGHTS:

LF: D. Webb: 2-4, 2B, SB,

3B: N. Schwaner: 1-4, HR

2B: J. Opitz: 2-3

CF: J. Owens: 1-3, HR

Check out the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Atlantic League Stories from September 18, 2013


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central