The Comeback Kids

After starter Ryan Bicondoa was chased out of the game after only 2.2 innings giving up 5 runs it seemed a complete loss for the Blue Crabs. Facing the Liberty Division first place team the Somerset Patriots, the Blue Crabs mounted yet another impressive come back, fighting their way from 4 runs down.

A solo home run in the 3rd hit by John Ramistella with two outs gave the Crabs their first run of the game. James Shanks would match it with a solo shot of his own with one out in the 4th. But the floodgates would open in the 5th. Chuck Jeroloman walked with one out followed by walks by both John Ramistella and Mike Just to load the bases. All three runners would score following a bases clearing double hit by Travis Garcia. Travis would score on a two run home run hit by James Shanks, his second of the night, to take the lead 7-5. The Blue Crabs would add two more runs in the 8th. Jermy Acey doubled to lead off the inning and would score on a bomb hit down the left field line by John Ramistella, his second of the night. Not wanting to be left out of the home run fun Captain Jeremy Owens would add a solo shot of his own in the ninth with two out.

After getting out to an impressive 6 up 6 down start, the short rest seemed to catch up with Ryan Bicondoa. He pitched 2.2 innings allowing 5 earned runs on 3 hits, 4 walks, 1 strike out and a hit batter. He was replaced by Byron Batson who had one of his most impressive outings going 2.1 innings for the win, allowing only 1 hit while striking out two and hitting one. Jimmy Serrano faced two batters in the 6 allowing a lead off home run and walking the next batter. Matt Schweitzer would pitch two innings of scoreless hitless ball striking out three batters. Mike James pitched the 8th allowing a lead off single followed by a 4 pitch walk. Both would go for not however as he then struck out the next two batters before getting a ground out to end the inning. Matt Hensley closed out the game allowing 2 hits before striking out two and getting a fly out to end the game.

In other Blue Crabs News: With the win the Blue Crabs have a maximum magic number of 2. The Ducks game is still going on at the time of this post and a post will be made to announce the standings following the results of their game.