Crabs Drop Third Game, Makes Things Interesting

Despite getting out to an early 2-0 lead, the Crabs were unable to hold off the rallying Ducks.

John Ramistella led off the game with a double and moved to third on a sac bunt laid down by James Shanks. Rambo then scored on an infield single hit by Travis Garcia. With only one out, both Patrick Osborn and Cesar Nicolas would be walked to load the bases. Travis would then score on a sacrifice fly hit by Jeremy Owens. The Blue Crabs wouldn't score again until the 7th when John Ramistella blasted a 1 out home run to tie the game at 3. Travis would then double on what was called an error, and came in to score on a hard hit single by Cesar Nicolas to take the lead.

The lead however would be short lived as the Ducks took a commanding lead in the bottom of the 8th. Starter Keith Ramsey was not involved in the decision despite going 5 innings, allowing only 6 hits and 3 earned runs. Keith walked 2 batters, while striking out 4 and allowed a solo homerun. Matt Schweitzer pitched a beautiful 6th, sitting down the Ducks in order. Dane De La Rosa also pitched a gem in the 7th, sitting the Ducks down again in order with a strike out. The strings came unraveled however when Franklyn Gracesqui struggled through the 8th. Franklyn allowed 4 earned runs on only 3 hits and a walk. He would take the loss, his first since joining the Crabs. Big Mac Suzuki closed out the 8th, as Franklyn was unable to get an out before departing. Big Mac allowed two hits while striking out one.

The Blue Crabs look to come back strong from the loss last night, playing the Ducks Sunday at 3:05. Ryan Bicondoa will be making the start for the Crabs, and looks to lead the team to their first Championship Appearance in only their second year of play. Ryan who was the work horse of the team last season, finished this regular season with a 11-6 record and an ERA of 4.66. Ryan made 29 appearances including 3 in relief. He had 2 complete games through 164.1 innings of work, allowing 200 hits and 98 runs only 85 earned. Ryan hit 11 batters, and allowed 10 homeruns while striking out 89 and walking 58.