The Blue Crabs were finally able to win in red jerseys, however they would only be able to win the first game in the double header against Newark. Both teams seemed to have their bats quieted following yesterday rain delay. After combining for 23 runs in the first game of the series the teams only had 9 runs between the two games tonight.
In the first game the Blue Crabs started Kenny Baugh who would get the win going 5 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 runs both earned. Kenny walked, hit, and struck out two batters. After giving up a solo shot in the first Kenny calmed down and didn't allow another run until the 4th. After giving up a single he hit two batters and walked in a run. He would however get back to form in the 5th sitting the Newark batters down in order. Matt Hensley came in to pitch in the 6th and despite giving up a lead off single he was able to get the next three batters out in order and set up the potential save for Jim Ed Warden who would come on in the 7th. Jim Ed faced 4 batters, struck out two, walked one and gave up no hits. This save would be his 11th of the season making him perfect in his save attempts.
Offensively in the first game we were pretty quite. Though we were able to get the win we only had 6 hits. Our first run came in the first after a lead off single by John Ramistella who would come into score of an RBI ground out by Travis Garcia. The winning run and RBI both belong to Eric Crozier who in the top of the sixth hit a two run bomb off the scoreboard. He scored himself and Patrick Osborn who had been walked. Travis Garcia extended his hit streak to 15 games by safely hitting in this game.
Travis would extend his hit streak to 16 games in the second game on a solo shot in the 6th, which would count for our only run in the second game. His previous two at bats he had struck out swinging, and worked the count in his home run at bat to full. Collectively the Blue Crabs struck out 10 times which is one shy of their team record for strikeouts in a game. We were unable to get a hit until the 5th inning where we would get back to back singles that would go to waste as the next 3 batters would get out. Mike Conroy was in action in the second game for the first time in a long time, he was 2 for 3 on the day and made one out in the field.
Defensively we started Ryan Bicondoa who would go the whole game and get the loss. He gave up 3 runs all earned on 6 hits, he hit one batter, struck out 3 batters, and walked no one. The first two Newark runs would come off a 2 run homerun hit by Newark Left Fielder Michael Hernandez in the second inning. Following that troublesome inning Ryan would have back to back 1-2-3 innings and seemed set to get the three batters down in order in the fifth. After giving up a lead off single to start the fifth he got the next batter to hit into a double play. Then things went down hill as Ryan gave up back-to-back singles and then an RBI double to lead off man Tike Redman. Ryan would only allow the one run and got the last out of the inning on a strike out. Things would get heated on the double play that ended the bottom of the 6th. Jay Gibbons got on after being hit accidently by a pitch and would slide hard into second trying to prevent the double play but would be called out. He and Blue Crabs Short Stop Travis Garcia would have a bit of a pushing and shoving match that would clear both benches. No one was however hurt or ejected.
In other Blue Crabs News: After splitting the double header we remain in first place, 3 games ahead of Long Island, 3.5 games ahead of Camden and 8.5 games ahead of Bridgeport. Tomorrow's game against Newark is scheduled for a 4:05 pm start, and we are planning on starting southpaw John Halama. They have Monday off as does the entire league and then they come home for a 3 game stand against Somerset, the first meeting of the two teams this season. All three games are scheduled for 7:05 pm starts.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Rained Out
Today's game in Newark has been rained out. It will be made up tomorrow as part of a double header. New game time is 4pm. There will be two 7 inning games played. This will be the 4th Double Header the Blue Crabs have been a part of this season. They have split two and swept one. Expected Pitchers are Kenny Baugh in the first game and Ryan Bicondoa in the second game.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
On the Road with the Boys
Tonight I was able to make it up to Newark and see the boys play on the road. Unfortunately however the Blue Crabs were unable to win in Newark. I had heard that since Newark was the smallest stadium in the league that it was a hitters park, that outs in other parks may become homeruns in this park and that was evident as at least 5 homers were hit between the two teams including a grand slam for the Newark Bears hit in the 7th.
That Grand Slam would be the nail in the coffin for the Blue Crabs. After getting out to an early lead the Blue Crabs would watch it disappear in the bottom of the second. The Blue Crabs would get the lead again in the top of the 3rd which they would lose in the bottom of the inning, and finally get the lead in the top of the forth and hold it until the bottom of the fifth where Newark would take the lead for the first time and keep it until the end of the game. After Newark’s pitching change in the 4th the Blue Crabs struggled to hit. Eric Crozier had a solo shot homerun in the 7th, and in the 9th Captain Jeremy Owens would hit a 2 out 3 run homer to bring the game to a 13-10 Newark Lead. It would however prove to be too little too late as Chuck Jeroloman would later strike out for the 3rd out of the inning before any more runs could be scored.
Pitching wise we took some blows. Starter Kenny Rayborn went 5 innings for the loss, giving up 7 hits and 7 runs. We would have 3 relievers come in, Matt Schweitzer in the 6th who gave up 3 hits and 2 runs, Jimmy Serrano in the 7th, who had possibly his worst outing of the season, giving up 4 hits and 4 runs on a grand slam, and Mike James in the 8th who would keep the inning scoreless. Matt was the only pitcher not to walk anyone. This will go as Kenny's second loss on the season.
Mike James pitching in the 8th.
In other Blue Crabs News: John Halama was named pitcher of the month for the league, he was also named pitcher of the month for April/May last season. Despite losing we are still in first place, 2.5 games ahead of Long Island, 3 games ahead of Camden and 8.5 Games ahead of Bridgeport. Expected pitcher for tomorrow's game is Kenny Baugh.
That Grand Slam would be the nail in the coffin for the Blue Crabs. After getting out to an early lead the Blue Crabs would watch it disappear in the bottom of the second. The Blue Crabs would get the lead again in the top of the 3rd which they would lose in the bottom of the inning, and finally get the lead in the top of the forth and hold it until the bottom of the fifth where Newark would take the lead for the first time and keep it until the end of the game. After Newark’s pitching change in the 4th the Blue Crabs struggled to hit. Eric Crozier had a solo shot homerun in the 7th, and in the 9th Captain Jeremy Owens would hit a 2 out 3 run homer to bring the game to a 13-10 Newark Lead. It would however prove to be too little too late as Chuck Jeroloman would later strike out for the 3rd out of the inning before any more runs could be scored.
Pitching wise we took some blows. Starter Kenny Rayborn went 5 innings for the loss, giving up 7 hits and 7 runs. We would have 3 relievers come in, Matt Schweitzer in the 6th who gave up 3 hits and 2 runs, Jimmy Serrano in the 7th, who had possibly his worst outing of the season, giving up 4 hits and 4 runs on a grand slam, and Mike James in the 8th who would keep the inning scoreless. Matt was the only pitcher not to walk anyone. This will go as Kenny's second loss on the season.
Mike James pitching in the 8th.In other Blue Crabs News: John Halama was named pitcher of the month for the league, he was also named pitcher of the month for April/May last season. Despite losing we are still in first place, 2.5 games ahead of Long Island, 3 games ahead of Camden and 8.5 Games ahead of Bridgeport. Expected pitcher for tomorrow's game is Kenny Baugh.
Rain Cuts the Game Short
Only 6.5 innings were played in last night's contest against the York Revolution but it was enough time for the Blue Crabs to pull off yet another win.
The game was a close one from the start with York getting out to an early 1-0 lead in the first. Knuckballer Joe Gannon was pitching for the Blue Crabs and went for the entire 6.5 innings going for his second complete game on the season. He surrendered 7 hits, gave up one run that was earned, walked 3 batters and struck out one. He wouldn't however get any assistance from the offense until the fifth.
Despite being unable to capitalize on a base loaded with no outs 4th it would prove to be unnecessary as we would score the tying run in the fifth and score the winning runs in the 6th. The run in the fifth was scored by John Ramistella off an Eric Crozier RBI single. Travis Garcia lead off the 6th with a single and would come in to score on a homerun hit by our Captain Jeremy Owens. The boys would continue on the play through the rain, as York would be given a chance to bat in the top of the 7th. However York was unable to amass anything more then a single hit and thus we would go into a rain delay. The management let the rain pour for about an hour before calling the game officially and putting it down as a win for the Blue Crabs. We were however greatly entertained by catcher Anthony Perry and his rain delay fun.
In other Blue Crabs News: With the win we remain in first play heading into tonight's game against the Newark Bears. We are 3 games ahead of Long Island, 3.5 games ahead of Camden and 8.5 games ahead of Bridgeport. Also we "traded" infielder Enohel Polanco to Bridgeport, Enohel who wasn't seeing much playing time here due to our high number of infielders but may have a chance at more playing time in Bridgeport due to their recent loss of players to the majors. We wish him the best of luck and hope he has a wonderful rest of the season.
The game was a close one from the start with York getting out to an early 1-0 lead in the first. Knuckballer Joe Gannon was pitching for the Blue Crabs and went for the entire 6.5 innings going for his second complete game on the season. He surrendered 7 hits, gave up one run that was earned, walked 3 batters and struck out one. He wouldn't however get any assistance from the offense until the fifth.
Despite being unable to capitalize on a base loaded with no outs 4th it would prove to be unnecessary as we would score the tying run in the fifth and score the winning runs in the 6th. The run in the fifth was scored by John Ramistella off an Eric Crozier RBI single. Travis Garcia lead off the 6th with a single and would come in to score on a homerun hit by our Captain Jeremy Owens. The boys would continue on the play through the rain, as York would be given a chance to bat in the top of the 7th. However York was unable to amass anything more then a single hit and thus we would go into a rain delay. The management let the rain pour for about an hour before calling the game officially and putting it down as a win for the Blue Crabs. We were however greatly entertained by catcher Anthony Perry and his rain delay fun.
In other Blue Crabs News: With the win we remain in first play heading into tonight's game against the Newark Bears. We are 3 games ahead of Long Island, 3.5 games ahead of Camden and 8.5 games ahead of Bridgeport. Also we "traded" infielder Enohel Polanco to Bridgeport, Enohel who wasn't seeing much playing time here due to our high number of infielders but may have a chance at more playing time in Bridgeport due to their recent loss of players to the majors. We wish him the best of luck and hope he has a wonderful rest of the season.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
The Curse of the Red Jerseys
The Blue Crabs are unable to win at home in red jerseys. Not a single home Friday night game has been won where the Blue Crabs wear All-American red jerseys, nor have the Blue Crabs won when wearing their newest red jerseys during day games. The first game of the Double-Header the Blue Crabs wore their new red jerseys and lost, giving starting pitcher John Halama his first loss of the season.
The First game of the double header was delayed by rain but that didn't stop the Revolution from getting out to an early lead off a Keoni DeRenne double. He would come in to score following two groundouts. The Revs would score another run in the top of the 4th after a single by Matt Padgett who would score on the Tom Collaro double. Both runs were charged to Pitcher John Halama, as he would pitch the entire game. He surrendered 6 hits, walked 3 batters, hit one batter and struck out six. He gave up only one fly out that was to the third baseman Chuck Jeroloman.
Offensively in the first game we had one run, scored in the bottom of the 4th after a lead off single by James Shanks who scored on Travis Garcia's single. We simply couldn't string the hits together. The curse of the Red Jerseys was alive and well as what is normally a powerful offense for us was shut down completely.
Our powerful offense however would show its might in the second game of the double header. After a rain delay following the hitless first inning the boys came out swinging for the fences. With the first homerun of the night and the game winning RBI first basemen Eric Crozier hit a bomb to the short porch in left going over the top of the picnic pavilion. Travis Garcia singled and scored on a sacrifice fly by James Shanks. Captain Jeremy Owens would also get on base and come in to score on the second homerun of the inning hit by catcher Lance Burkhart who creamed the ball over the left field wall to the roof of the clubhouse. In the third we would come out swinging again. Designated hitter Patrick Osborn would be walked following a Jermy Acey ground out, and would come home on an Eric Crozier RBI double. Eric would then score on a Travis Garcia single, and Travis would come in to score with James Shanks following his homerun to deep left field. The Last of consecutive scoring innings would come in the 4th where following an Eric Crozier walk Travis would hit a homer getting 2 more RBIs and bring the Blue Crabs lead to 10-0. We got one additional run in the 6th to bring the final score to 11-0.
Defensively our pitching was unbeatable. Making only his second appearance as a starter Edward Rodriguez went 5 innings taking a no-no into the top of the 4th where he gave up his first hit. The 4th would turn out to be his worst inning of the night giving up 3 singles though the Revolution were unable to capitalize on any of them. Edward struck out and walked only one batter on the night. In the 6th Jimmy Serrano would come in and finish off the game. Giving up no runs, he walked only one batter.
In Other Blue Crabs News: The ballots for the all-star game have been announced and our Blue Crabs have the following players available to be voted for:
1st- Eric Crozier
2nd- Chuck Jeroloman
3rd- Patrick Osborn
SS- Travis Garcia
Outfield- Richard Giannotti, Jeremy Owens, and James Shanks
Catcher- Lance Burkhart
DH- Jermy Acey
Following the Split of the double header the Blue Crabs are still in first place, 2 games ahead of Long Island, 3.5 games ahead of Camden and 8.5 games ahead of Bridgeport. Following tonight’s home game the Blue Crabs will take to the road to face the Newark Bears in a 4 game stand with an off day on the 8th. They will then see the Somerset Patriots at home, the first meeting of the two teams all year. The Patriots have the best record in the entire Atlantic League and are 1.5 games ahead of us for that title.
The First game of the double header was delayed by rain but that didn't stop the Revolution from getting out to an early lead off a Keoni DeRenne double. He would come in to score following two groundouts. The Revs would score another run in the top of the 4th after a single by Matt Padgett who would score on the Tom Collaro double. Both runs were charged to Pitcher John Halama, as he would pitch the entire game. He surrendered 6 hits, walked 3 batters, hit one batter and struck out six. He gave up only one fly out that was to the third baseman Chuck Jeroloman.
Offensively in the first game we had one run, scored in the bottom of the 4th after a lead off single by James Shanks who scored on Travis Garcia's single. We simply couldn't string the hits together. The curse of the Red Jerseys was alive and well as what is normally a powerful offense for us was shut down completely.
Our powerful offense however would show its might in the second game of the double header. After a rain delay following the hitless first inning the boys came out swinging for the fences. With the first homerun of the night and the game winning RBI first basemen Eric Crozier hit a bomb to the short porch in left going over the top of the picnic pavilion. Travis Garcia singled and scored on a sacrifice fly by James Shanks. Captain Jeremy Owens would also get on base and come in to score on the second homerun of the inning hit by catcher Lance Burkhart who creamed the ball over the left field wall to the roof of the clubhouse. In the third we would come out swinging again. Designated hitter Patrick Osborn would be walked following a Jermy Acey ground out, and would come home on an Eric Crozier RBI double. Eric would then score on a Travis Garcia single, and Travis would come in to score with James Shanks following his homerun to deep left field. The Last of consecutive scoring innings would come in the 4th where following an Eric Crozier walk Travis would hit a homer getting 2 more RBIs and bring the Blue Crabs lead to 10-0. We got one additional run in the 6th to bring the final score to 11-0.
Defensively our pitching was unbeatable. Making only his second appearance as a starter Edward Rodriguez went 5 innings taking a no-no into the top of the 4th where he gave up his first hit. The 4th would turn out to be his worst inning of the night giving up 3 singles though the Revolution were unable to capitalize on any of them. Edward struck out and walked only one batter on the night. In the 6th Jimmy Serrano would come in and finish off the game. Giving up no runs, he walked only one batter.
In Other Blue Crabs News: The ballots for the all-star game have been announced and our Blue Crabs have the following players available to be voted for:
1st- Eric Crozier
2nd- Chuck Jeroloman
3rd- Patrick Osborn
SS- Travis Garcia
Outfield- Richard Giannotti, Jeremy Owens, and James Shanks
Catcher- Lance Burkhart
DH- Jermy Acey
Following the Split of the double header the Blue Crabs are still in first place, 2 games ahead of Long Island, 3.5 games ahead of Camden and 8.5 games ahead of Bridgeport. Following tonight’s home game the Blue Crabs will take to the road to face the Newark Bears in a 4 game stand with an off day on the 8th. They will then see the Somerset Patriots at home, the first meeting of the two teams all year. The Patriots have the best record in the entire Atlantic League and are 1.5 games ahead of us for that title.
Monday, June 1, 2009
A Surprise Win
As the players filed out of the stadium there was a look of shock on their faces, down 4 to 1 going into the top of the 8th it seemed another sure loss for the boys who were struggling to reach base all day.
A pitching change in the 8th was the downfall of the York Revolution. Right handed relief pitcher David Shafer came in and walked back to back batters on 9 pitches and then would be pulled out of the game for Travis Hughes who would give up a single to Richard Giannotti that would score Lance Burkhart getting him past second base for the first time in the game. Next up was right fielder John Ramistella, only 1-3 on the day; he shocked fans and players alike when on the first pitch he crushed the ball over the left field pavilion bringing the Blue Crabs into a one run lead for the first time in the game. Three batters later short stop Travis Garcia would crush another bomb to the same stop scoring himself and third baseman Patrick Osborn, to give the Blue Crabs a 3 run lead over the Revolution.
Excellent pitching on the day kept the game close and thus allowed for the Blue Crabs to win. Starter Ryan Bicondoa pitched 7 innings for the no decision giving 4 runs 3 of which were earned on 8 hits, with 4 strike outs, 1 hit batter and 1 walk. Right hander reliever Matt Hensley pitched the 8th and got the win. He pitched a 1-2-3 inning with one strike out. Closer Jim Ed Warden also got his men out in order in the 9th and struck out the last batter. Jim Ed also got his 10th save of the season which ties him for the lead in the league. Patrick Osborn was back at third tonight and was part of one out in the 9th; he was one for four on the day with a run scored. John Ramistella was also in action tonight in right field and was 2 for 4 on the day with a game winning homerun and game winning RBI. He had a total of 3 RBIs on the day.
In Other Blue Crabs News: Tomorrow is the double-header against York, starters are expected to be John Halama in the first game, and Edward Rodriguez in the second game. This will be Edward's second start as he makes a transition from relief pitcher to starter. In his last start he went 2 innings of scoreless ball giving up 2 hits and striking out one batter. The Blue Crabs are still in first place at 2.5 games ahead of Long Island, 3 games ahead of Camden, and 8 games ahead of Bridgeport. York and the Blue Crabs are the only teams playing two tomorrow so hopefully we will be able to distance ourselves from the pack and secure our lead.
A pitching change in the 8th was the downfall of the York Revolution. Right handed relief pitcher David Shafer came in and walked back to back batters on 9 pitches and then would be pulled out of the game for Travis Hughes who would give up a single to Richard Giannotti that would score Lance Burkhart getting him past second base for the first time in the game. Next up was right fielder John Ramistella, only 1-3 on the day; he shocked fans and players alike when on the first pitch he crushed the ball over the left field pavilion bringing the Blue Crabs into a one run lead for the first time in the game. Three batters later short stop Travis Garcia would crush another bomb to the same stop scoring himself and third baseman Patrick Osborn, to give the Blue Crabs a 3 run lead over the Revolution.
Excellent pitching on the day kept the game close and thus allowed for the Blue Crabs to win. Starter Ryan Bicondoa pitched 7 innings for the no decision giving 4 runs 3 of which were earned on 8 hits, with 4 strike outs, 1 hit batter and 1 walk. Right hander reliever Matt Hensley pitched the 8th and got the win. He pitched a 1-2-3 inning with one strike out. Closer Jim Ed Warden also got his men out in order in the 9th and struck out the last batter. Jim Ed also got his 10th save of the season which ties him for the lead in the league. Patrick Osborn was back at third tonight and was part of one out in the 9th; he was one for four on the day with a run scored. John Ramistella was also in action tonight in right field and was 2 for 4 on the day with a game winning homerun and game winning RBI. He had a total of 3 RBIs on the day.
In Other Blue Crabs News: Tomorrow is the double-header against York, starters are expected to be John Halama in the first game, and Edward Rodriguez in the second game. This will be Edward's second start as he makes a transition from relief pitcher to starter. In his last start he went 2 innings of scoreless ball giving up 2 hits and striking out one batter. The Blue Crabs are still in first place at 2.5 games ahead of Long Island, 3 games ahead of Camden, and 8 games ahead of Bridgeport. York and the Blue Crabs are the only teams playing two tomorrow so hopefully we will be able to distance ourselves from the pack and secure our lead.
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