Playoff Bound!!!

The Blue Crabs took a commanding lead in the second and refused to relinquish it. They were determined to get their first playoff berth in team history and were successful.

Starter Edward Rodriguez pitched only 4 innings for a no decision, as a starter must go at least 5 innings to get the decision. He allowed only 4 hits surrendering one earned run while walking a batter and striking out two. Usual Starter Ryan Bicondoa, who pitched only 2.2 innings in his last outing, pitched 2 innings of scoreless and hitless relief. Although he walked two batters he also struck out two getting the win. Newcomer Paul Estrada Pitched one inning of scoreless relief, after allowing a single on an error Estrada went on to strike the next 3 batters. Mike James pitched the 8th inning allowing no hits, walks or runs. Matt Hensley closed out the game and appeared to struggle slightly. Matt gave up 4 hits including a double, and allowed two earned runs all after getting the first two outs of the inning. He walked a batter and struck one out.

James Shanks led off the second inning with a bunt single but would be caught stealing during Jeremy Owens at bat. Jeremy, Jermy Acey, Lance Burkhart and Octavio Martinez would all single. Lance and Octavio's singles would also be RBI singles scoring the first two runs of the night. John Ramistella would bring both runners in on a three run homer to bring the total to 5-0. In the 4th Jermy would get on via a walk and would score on an RBI single hit by Octavio. In the 6th the floodgates would again open, as the Blue Crabs would send 9 batters to the plate and score 6 runs. With one out Lance hit a double followed by a single hit by Octavio. Lance would score on a double hit by John Ramistella. Octavio and John would then score on a double hit by Mike Just. Travis would single and then he and Mike would score on a 3 run home run hit by James Shanks. Jermy would then led off the 7th with a single and score on a double hit by John Ramistella. The 13 runs plated by the Blue Crabs would be more then enough to secure the Blue Crabs win.

In Other Blue Crabs News: WE'RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Other then that there is really nothing new going on. The Blue Crabs finish up the series tomorrow in Somerset and then finish the half off at home. More details about the playoffs and how to get tickets will be posted on the Blue Crabs official website.