Blue Crabs Take First Place

With one win, the Blue Crabs not only prevented a season high four game losing streak for themselves, but also joined a three way tie for first and dealt Long Island their first 4 game losing streak.

Keith Ramsey got the start on the mound for the Blue Crabs looking to avenge his only loss this season, which came to these same Long Island Ducks. Keith pitched a season high 8 innings in the affair, surrendering only two runs both earned on 5 hits, a walk and 4 strike outs. Mike James then pitched the 9th, allowing two runs on a two run homer. Mike also allowed another hit before the homer, to put a base runner on before the blast.

Offensively the Blue Crabs seemed to be well rested following the off day throughout the league. After getting out to a slow start the Blue Crabs crushed in the late innings. James Shanks had a two run single in the 5th, deep down the left field line. Liu Rodriguez also brought in two on a double in the 6th. After an RBI double by Michael Tucker in the 7th, Richard Giannotti would bring in two on another double. Liu Rodriguez would then hit his 3rd home run of the season, and his first multi run shot in the 9th scoring two including himself.

In Other Blue Crabs News: Jimmy Serrano has been placed on the disabled list, or perhaps the inactive list, as reports are unclear. Regardless I do not see Jimmy leaving the team anytime soon but perhaps is finally being given time off to rest his sore back. Also right fielder John Ramistella has not been in action since Friday's game in Newark. While he was coaching first it has not yet been announced as to the reason for his not playing. I do remember him however appearing to have a nasty cut on his finger and missing a game at home, however if I recall correctly he played the next day. It could very well be that John is just taking some time off to rest after having played almost very game since joining the Blue Crabs in late May.