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Waldorf, MD – The Somerset Patriots (14-7) and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (14-9) split a doubleheader from Regency Furniture Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Blue Crabs won game one 5-4 in nine innings while the Patriots doubled up the Blue Crabs 4-2 in the second contest.
Game One:
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Somerset Patriots 5-4 in nine innings in game one of a doubleheader from Regency Furniture Stadium. Third baseman Renny Osuna blooped a walk-off RBI single as Somerset’s five game winning streak came to a halt.
In the top of the first inning left fielder Chris Marrero roped a RBI single to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.
Shortstop Scott Kelly tallied a RBI single in the top of the second inning to expand the Patriots lead to 2-0.
Southern Maryland cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the third inning when Osuna sliced a RBI single making the contest 2-1.
The Blue Crabs plated a pair in the bottom of the fifth inning to grab a 3-2 lead. Designated hitter Zach Wilson punched a RBI single while left fielder Cyle Hankerd pounded a RBI double.
The Patriots catapulted in front in the ensuing half inning as Kelly and center fielder Jonny Tucker each laced RBI singles to make the score 4-3 in favor of Somerset.
Osuna clobbered a game tying home run (2) to even the score at 4-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning.
This was the third straight extra inning affair for each club.
Erik Hamren earned the win (2-0) in relief. David Harden suffered the loss (1-1) in relief.
Game Two:
The Somerset Patriots topped the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 4-2 in game two of a doubleheader from Regency Furniture Stadium.
In the top of the first inning designated hitter Thomas Neal slapped a RBI single to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.
Southern Maryland plated a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth frame to take a 2-1 lead. Center fielder Antone DeJesus and third baseman Renny Osuna each tallied RBI singles.
The Patriots responded with three runs in the ensuing half inning to take a 4-2 lead. Catcher Adam Donachie slugged a two RBI double and another run crossed home via an Osuna error.
Sean Bierman earned the win (2-1) tossing 5.2 innings while surrendering two runs. Wade Korpi (1-1) endured the loss hurling five innings while allowing three runs. Kyler Newby notched the save (2) recording the final four outs.
The 2015 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue on the road until the Patriots return to TD Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Bridgeport Bluefish on Tuesday, May 19th. For tickets, call 908-252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.
