WALDORF, Md., June 11, 2025 — The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Gastonia Ghost Peppers 10-8 in a high-scoring Atlantic League of Professional Baseball game on June 10, 2025, at Regency Furniture Stadium. A crowd of 4,001 watched the three-hour, 20-minute contest under mostly cloudy skies with temperatures at 78 degrees. The Blue Crabs (21-19) overcame an early deficit, powered by Jamari Baylor’s two home runs and six RBIs, to secure the victory over the Ghost Peppers (15-25).
The game saw intense back-and-forth action, with Gastonia striking first in the opening inning. Jack Reinheimer singled and scored on Justin Wylie’s single, giving the Ghost Peppers a 1-0 lead. Southern Maryland responded in the third, tying the game when Baylor’s three-run homer brought home Ethan Wilson and Alejandro De Aza, making it 3-2. Gastonia regained the lead in the fourth with Eric De La Rosa’s two-run homer, but the Blue Crabs surged ahead in the fifth and sixth innings, scoring six runs, including four in the sixth, highlighted by Baylor’s second homer.
Baylor led the Blue Crabs, going 3-for-4 with two homers and six RBIs. Wilson contributed two hits, three runs, and two stolen bases, while Giovanni Digiacomo added two RBIs and a stolen base. For Gastonia, De La Rosa shone, hitting two home runs and a triple, driving in four runs. Reinheimer went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI, and Brian O’Grady doubled in a run. The Blue Crabs recorded 11 hits to Gastonia’s 10, capitalizing on two Gastonia errors while committing none.
Joey Hennessey (1-0) earned the win for Southern Maryland, pitching one inning and allowing one run on two hits. Halton Hardy (0-1) took the loss for Gastonia, surrendering three runs (two earned) without recording an out in the sixth. Andre Scrubb secured the save, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings. The game featured 10 pitchers, with Gastonia’s staff issuing four walks and Southern Maryland’s seven.
Southern Maryland’s offense peaked in the sixth, when an error by Hardy, a hit-by-pitch, and Baylor’s second homer fueled a four-run outburst, giving the Blue Crabs a 9-6 lead. Gastonia fought back, scoring in the seventh and eighth, but Southern Maryland sealed the game with Digiacomo’s RBI single in the eighth. Detailed box scores and play-by-play are available at southernmarylandbluecrabs.com.
The Blue Crabs’ victory improved their standing in the Atlantic League’s North Division, while the Ghost Peppers continued to seek consistency in their inaugural season. Both teams showcased offensive firepower, with six home runs and 21 total hits. The game’s umpiring crew included Dustin Fields (plate), Andrew Eng (first base), and Gavin Holdgreve (third base).
The Atlantic League, known for its competitive balance and professional talent, has seen Southern Maryland maintain a strong home record at Regency Furniture Stadium. The Blue Crabs’ ability to rally and capitalize on Gastonia’s miscues proved decisive in this matchup. Fans can find additional game details, including spray charts and live updates, at southernmarylandbluecrabs.com.
