The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs vs Flying Boxcars matchup on July 25, 2025, ended with a commanding 10-6 victory for the Blue Crabs at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, delighting 2,743 fans. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for Southern Maryland, boosting their Atlantic League record to 41-36 overall and 5-9 in the second half, while Hagerstown fell to 19-60 in the “Black-Eyed Brawl” series opener.
The Blue Crabs vs Flying Boxcars game saw Southern Maryland explode for five runs in the first inning. Jackson Loftin ignited the rally with a leadoff double, stealing third as Zach Racusin walked. Alejandro De Aza’s RBI single scored Loftin, and after De Aza was thrown out stretching for a double, Dondrei Hubbard’s RBI single made it 2-0. Brett Barrera reached base, setting up Ethan Wilson’s three-run homer to left, his team-leading 13th of the season, pushing the lead to 5-0.
Pitching and Offensive Highlights
Jalen Miller earned the win for the Blue Crabs vs Flying Boxcars, pitching five innings and allowing just one run on three hits and three walks while striking out six, tying his season high. Hagerstown’s Mike Kickham struggled, surrendering eight runs on 12 hits over five innings, taking the loss.
The Blue Crabs vs Flying Boxcars contest saw Southern Maryland extend their lead in the second inning. Barrera and Jamari Baylor delivered RBI singles, making it 7-1 after Hagerstown scored once on Joe DeLuca’s RBI single. Pearce Howard’s solo home run in the fifth, his 10th of the season, and Baylor’s 429-foot, two-run blast in the sixth pushed the Crabs’ lead to 10-1, showcasing their offensive depth with 15 total hits.
Hagerstown’s Late Rally Falls Short
The Blue Crabs vs Flying Boxcars game tightened in the seventh when Hagerstown erupted for five runs, driven by Trevor Williams’ two-RBI double and Brett Cannon’s contributions, cutting the deficit to 10-6. Southern Maryland’s bullpen, including Matt Campbell, Rafael Vazquez, Cody Thompson, and Andre Scrubb, held firm, allowing just one hit over the final three innings to secure the victory.
The Blue Crabs vs Flying Boxcars matchup highlighted Southern Maryland’s resilience, with standout performances from Wilson (3 RBIs), Baylor (4 RBIs), and Loftin (2 hits, 1 steal). The win energized fans in Waldorf, a hub for Atlantic League baseball in Southern Maryland, as the Blue Crabs look to build momentum in their rivalry series.
Regency Furniture Stadium, a centerpiece of Charles County’s sports culture, provided a vibrant backdrop for the Blue Crabs vs Flying Boxcars game. As the team prepares for upcoming games, fans can follow updates through official channels.
