Wednesday, May 24, York – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs fell short in their quest for a fourth consecutive victory against the York Revolution, as they were edged out 6-5 in a gripping showdown. Sandro Cabrera took the mound for the Blue Crabs in the hopes of extending their winning streak.
Right from the start, the Blue Crabs asserted their dominance on the field. Jack Sundberg kickstarted the game with a powerful double into right-center, promptly followed by a run scored on a passed ball, giving Southern Maryland an early 1-0 lead. Their momentum carried into the next inning when Alex Crosby’s single allowed another run, extending their advantage to 2-0.
However, the Revolution swiftly retaliated. In the bottom of the third inning, they managed to score a run, narrowing the deficit. The following inning saw Nellie Rodriguez and Trey Martin contribute with RBIs, propelling the Revolution to a 3-2 lead. Unrelenting, the Revolution continued their offensive surge in the bottom of the fifth, adding three more runs to their tally, establishing a comfortable 6-2 advantage.
The Blue Crabs, determined to turn the tide, displayed their fighting spirit. Isaias Quiroz crushed a solo home run, marking his third in the last two games. Michael Wielansky followed suit, clawing another run across the plate. A throwing error by the Revolution allowed the Blue Crabs to secure a third run in the inning, narrowing the gap to a nail-biting 6-5.
With only one out remaining in the top of the ninth, K.C. Hobson patiently drew a walk, advancing Wielansky to second base and providing the Blue Crabs with a golden opportunity to level the score. Despite their best efforts, a couple of strikeouts extinguished their, sealing a 6-5 victory for the Revs.
Tomorrow’s game between the Blue Crabs and the Revolution has transformed into a pivotal rubber match. Ian Kahaloa is set to take the mound for the Blue Crabs, while former Blue Crab pitcher Denson Hull will be representing the Revolution. The early game is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM, and fans can catch the action via live stream on FloSports.
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will undoubtedly be looking to bounce back from their narrow defeat, eager to regain their winning momentum. As the rubber match looms, both teams are poised for a fiercely contested battle on the diamond.