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.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Bridgeport Series 4/28-4/29
The Blue Crabs would swept the Bluefish, if it wasn't for a pair of rallys 5th and 6th inning of the second game of the double header.
After giving up a run in the first, the Blue Crabs bats came alive in the second inning of the first game. Eric Crozier, Matt Craig and Jeremy Owens all crossed the plate for the crabs, with Jeremy's run being the game winning off a sacrifice fly from Richard Giannotti. Dave McKae pitched 5 innings of nearly perfect ball, allowing only 1 earned run on 6 hits, a walk and 2 strike outs. Despite allowing a run, Jim Ed Warden still gathered a save on the night.
In the second game in the double header, the Blue Crabs bats got started early, scoring two runs in first but it would fall short as the Bluefish matched those runs in the second, and then took the lead in the fifth. The 5 runs of the bluefish were all earned and charged to start Dan Reichert, who pitched nearly the whole game.
The third game was again one in favor of the Blue Crabs. Starter Kenny Rayborn, had 7 innings of nearly flawless work, allowing only one run that was unearned along with 2 hits and 2 walks, all while striking out 3. Neither Chris Mobley or Jim Ed Warden allowed a run through either of their innings of work, and Jim Ed gained his 3rd save of the season. Richard Giannotti, Casey Benjamin, Travis Garcia and Brian McFall all brought in runs off their bats. While Brian McFall crossed the plate twice, along with a plate crossing each from Jeremy Owens, and Octavio Martinez. The Game winning run belongs to Brian McFall, who crossed the plate on a sacrifice fly from Richard Giannotti, his second game winning SF of the season.
This series was much more of the Blue Crabs that we remember from last season. Although more could be done with the consistency of the hitting, this series brings hope that the Blue Crabs will soon be getting into their swing and work their way back to the top of the liberty division.
After giving up a run in the first, the Blue Crabs bats came alive in the second inning of the first game. Eric Crozier, Matt Craig and Jeremy Owens all crossed the plate for the crabs, with Jeremy's run being the game winning off a sacrifice fly from Richard Giannotti. Dave McKae pitched 5 innings of nearly perfect ball, allowing only 1 earned run on 6 hits, a walk and 2 strike outs. Despite allowing a run, Jim Ed Warden still gathered a save on the night.
In the second game in the double header, the Blue Crabs bats got started early, scoring two runs in first but it would fall short as the Bluefish matched those runs in the second, and then took the lead in the fifth. The 5 runs of the bluefish were all earned and charged to start Dan Reichert, who pitched nearly the whole game.
The third game was again one in favor of the Blue Crabs. Starter Kenny Rayborn, had 7 innings of nearly flawless work, allowing only one run that was unearned along with 2 hits and 2 walks, all while striking out 3. Neither Chris Mobley or Jim Ed Warden allowed a run through either of their innings of work, and Jim Ed gained his 3rd save of the season. Richard Giannotti, Casey Benjamin, Travis Garcia and Brian McFall all brought in runs off their bats. While Brian McFall crossed the plate twice, along with a plate crossing each from Jeremy Owens, and Octavio Martinez. The Game winning run belongs to Brian McFall, who crossed the plate on a sacrifice fly from Richard Giannotti, his second game winning SF of the season.
This series was much more of the Blue Crabs that we remember from last season. Although more could be done with the consistency of the hitting, this series brings hope that the Blue Crabs will soon be getting into their swing and work their way back to the top of the liberty division.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
FInalized Roster
With tonight being the opening night of the 2010 Atlantic League Season, it appears that the Blue Crabs have finalized a roster, full of new faces. Currently the roster lists 28 players, with one being listed as inactive. The Blue Crabs can carry 27 players until June 1st, when they must cut two players trimming the roster to 25. Below is the most up to date roster, retrieved from the Blue Crabs Website. Returning players are in bold.
Pitchers
Starters
11... Jarrett Grube
48... John Halama
12... Dave McKae
32... Kenny Rayborn
38... Dan Reichert
Relievers
10... Dewon Day
46... Bryan Dumesnil
02... Chris Mobley
18... Joe Newby
20... Matt Petrusek
14... Jeff Ridgway
30... Connor Robertson
28... Jarrett Santos
34... Jim Ed Warden
Catchers
44... Christian Lopez
15... Octavio Martinez
Infielders
16... Casey Benjamin
09... Matt Craig (Also a DH)
40... Eric Crozier 1B
07... Travis Garcia SS
08... Kody Kirkland
13... Patrick Osborn 3B/1B
IA... Olmo Rosario
Outfielders
03... Shaun Cumberland
21... Richard Giannotti
23... Brian McFall
25... Jeremy Owens CF/Coach
01... Daisuke Yoshida
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