York Series 4/22-4/25

The Blue Crabs unfortunately dropped the first series of the season. The Crabs dropped the first game 4-3, the second game 9-2, the third game 9-5, but won the last game of the series 3-2.

First baseman Eric Crozier was the hero of the first game, netting his first two RBIs of the season. After tying the game in the top of the 8th, the Crabs were victim of a heartbreak loss in the bottom of the 9th, when closer Jim Ed Warden suffered his first loss of the season after giving up the game winning run. The Blue Crabs stranded 14 runners, many of which would have resulted in a lead change in favor of the Crabs.

The second game was much more of a blow out when starter Dan Reichert gave up 6 earned runs through 2.1 innings of work. The Crabs only amassed 4 hits, with no player getting more then one. Another rough start to the season.

The third game was closer, though the Blue Crabs still fell short despite impressive performance from both Patrick Osborn, 4 for 5 on the day, and Brian McFall, 3 for 4 on the day. Starter Kenny Rayborn gave up 4 run, 3 earned through 3.2 innings of work, but it was reliever Dave McKae who would suffer the loss. Dave was rocked for 3 runs, though only 1 was earned, in only an inning of work.

The Fourth game brought the Blue Crabs their first win of the season. Starter Jarrett Grube, lead of the game with 5 innings of scoreless work, the first pitcher of the season to lead the game that way. Though it would be Chris Mobley who would get the win. Jim Ed Warden also earned his first save of the season pitching an inning of scoreless and hitless ball, although allowing a walk. The game winning run was scored off the bat of Richard Giannotti, on a solo home run. This win was crucial for the Blue Crabs, as it would have been a difficult road for them, had they lost every game in the series.