Southern Maryland Bluecrabs
Barnstormers Take Down Crabs, 12-5
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 8, 2009
Waldorf, MD -The Blue Crabs came into Tuesday night’s game against Lancaster with redemption on their minds after blowing a five-run lead in Monday’s series-opening loss at Regency Furniture Stadium. At the hands of Lancaster, it was déjà vu all over again for the Crabs as they blew a six-run lead. Southern Maryland scored first [...]
Barnstormers Beat Crabs in 13
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 7, 2009
Waldorf, MD – After clinching the first-half title for the Liberty Division on their recent road trip to Newark and Somerset, the Blue Crabs returned back to the friendly confines of Regency Furniture Stadium on Monday night for the series opener against the Lancaster Barnstormers. Southern Maryland jumped out to a 6-1 lead after the [...]
Crabs Clinch Liberty Division
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 5, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Somerset Patriots 13-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday afternoon to clinch the Liberty Division First Half Championship and playoff berth.
Southern Maryland scored first in the top of the second inning after center fielder Jeremy Owens singled, designated hitter Jermy Acey singled, and catcher Lance [...]
Stormers Double Up Crabs, 10-5
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 26, 2009
Waldorf, MD – The Blue Crabs returned from the All-Star Break and opened up a four-game series against the Barnstormers Thursday night. Joe Gannon got the start for Southern Maryland against Lancaster’s Eric Junge.
Lancaster (28-28) stormed into the lead in the top of the first. Lloyd Turner hit a single to left field and then [...]
Crabs Split Doubleheader against Pats
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 11, 2009
Waldorf, MD – The Blue Crabs played a doubleheader Wednesday night against the Somerset Patriots. Both teams came into the day leading their respective divisions.
In game one, a makeup from Tuesday’s rain out, the Blue Crabs jumped out to a two-run lead in the bottom of the first with RBI hits from Patrick Osborn and [...]
Halama Named Pitcher of the Month
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 5, 2009
Waldorf, MD – Southern Maryland left-handed starting pitcher John Halama has been named the Atlantic League’s Pitcher of the Month, for games played in April and May of this season. Opening Day was April 23. The award was somewhat of a foregone conclusion for Halama, who baffled Atlantic League batters while cruising to a 7-0 [...]
Crabs Win Rain Shortened Affair
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 4, 2009
Waldorf, MD – The Blue Crabs closed out the four-game series and the home stand with the York Revolution Wednesday night. Coming into the game, the Blue Crabs were 2-4 in the home stand entering the game, with both wins coming against York.
Matt Padgett scored on an RBI single from Jason Aspito in the top [...]
Crabs and Revs Split Doubleheader
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 3, 2009
Waldorf, MD – Southern Maryland entered Tuesday night’s double-header at Regency Furniture Stadium looking to build off of Monday night’s exhilarating 7-4 come-from-behind victory over the York Revolution. Unfortunately for Southern Maryland, they could not recapture Monday night’s late-inning magic until the second game, taking the nightcap 11-0 after dropping the first game 2-1.
In the [...]
Streak Breaker York Perfect Tonic for Crabs
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 2, 2009
Waldorf, MD – The Blue Crabs looked to erase a three game losing streak coming into tonight’s series opener with the York Revolution.
The Revolution took the lead with a three-run fourth inning. York had a two RBI single from Matt Rogelstad. Later in the inning, Blue Crabs pitcher Ryan Bicondoa walked home a run.
Southern Maryland [...]
Ramistella Comes Back To SOMD
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 2, 2009
Waldorf, MD – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs made a key early season acquisition with the re-signing of John Ramistella on Sunday. The outfielder is entering his second season with the Blue Crabs after playing with the organization last season. In 2008, Ramistella played in 129 games for the Blue Crabs. He hit .276 with [...]
Bridgeport Bluefish »
Upshaw Still Looking For First Win
July 13, 2009
Bridgeport, CT-The second edition of the Willie Upshaw era as manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish was off to a slow start weekend as Bridgeport dropped three straight one-run games to the York Revolution. Yesterday, Bob Zimmermann was able to halt a ninth inning Bridgeport rally to earn his sixth save of the year, and the [...]
Camden Riversharks »
Sharks Take Care of Fish, 9-6
July 16, 2009
Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish today, by a final score of 9-6, as they rallied for six runs in the 8th inning. Camden reliever Josh Newman (1-2) picked up the win, while Bridgeport reliever Patrick Ryan (0-1) suffered the loss. Ryan surrendered 3 hits and 3 runs without managing to [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers »
Barnstormers Sweep Doubleheader Against Sharks
June 7, 2009
Lancaster, PA – With better weather on Saturday, the Lancaster Barnstormers continued their rampage against Atlantic League foes at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Saturday evening with a doubleheader sweep of the Camden Riversharks.
David Housel drove in four runs, including two on a home run, and Bryan Sabatella slugged a grand slam in the nightcap as [...]
Long Island Ducks »
Ducks Keep Up In Wild Card
August 24, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— Most clubs can define its seasons on a critical stretch that secures a playoff spot or dashes postseason aspirations.
The first two weeks of August nearly derailed the Ducks quest for a fifth straight Atlantic League playoff berth. But the subsequent fortnight is helping the Flock gain an edge of Bridgeport in the [...]
Newark Bears »
Pats Beat Bears, 8-6
July 16, 2009
Newark, NJ – The Newark Bears fell to the Somerset Patriots 8-6 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
With Rob Mackowiak and Carl Everett on base, Salomon Manriquez crushed his fifth home run of the season to give Newark the lead in the bottom of the second inning. Somerset answered in the [...]
Somerset Patriots »
Record Crowd Sees Pats Down Crabs
July 3, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-6 in front of an Atlantic League record crowd of 8,537 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.
The Blue Crabs took an early lead in the top of the first inning after right fielder John Ramistella (8) hit a solo homerun to [...]
