Lancaster sweeps York; Ducks and Crabs go to Game 5

Offenses dominate as the Lancaster Barnstormers outscore the York Revolution 12-8

The bats were busy at Sovereign Bank Stadium on Saturday, and when the dust cleared the Lancaster Barnstormers (3-0) had a 12-8 win over the York Revolution (0-3).

The two teams combined for 28 hits in the game.

The game was back-and-forth heading into the fourth, with four lead changes.

Tommy Everidge racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Lancaster Barnstormers. He singled in the fourth inning and homered in the sixth inning.

Even though J.D. Durbin allowed seven runs over five innings he still recorded the victory, his first of the season. Durbin struck out four, walked two and gave up 10 hits.

Chris Cody couldn't get it done on the rubber for the York Revolution, taking a loss. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed five runs.

Gutierrez gives the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs late push to beat the Long Island Ducks, 4-3

Jesse Gutierrez brought home the go-ahead run to give the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (2-2) the lead in the eighth inning, as the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs hung on to beat the Long Island Ducks (2-2) 4-3 on Saturday.

With the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs trailing by one in the eighth inning, Gutierrez came to the plate and homered, bringing home Casey Benjamin.

Gutierrez racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He homered in the eighth inning.

Jeremy Owens racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He homered in the first inning and singled in the seventh inning.

Dan Reichert brought the heat against the Long Island Ducks during his outing. Reichert gave up just three hits, allowed one earned run, walked none and struck out three during his six innings of work.

Brandon Sing racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Long Island Ducks. He singled in the first inning and homered in the sixth inning.

Leo Rosales couldn't get it done on the hill for the Long Island Ducks, taking a loss. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out one, and allowed two runs.

Long Island vs. Southern Maryland - Game 3 results

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeat the Long Island Ducks after late game, 7-5

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (1-2) outlasted the Long Island Ducks (2-1) on Friday after five lead changes, squeaking out a 7-5 win at Bethpage Ballpark.

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs finally managed to grab the lead after a strong seventh inning. A hit by pitch scored Eduardo Morlan and gave the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs the lead for good.

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs staved off the Long Island Ducks as the Long Island Ducks were unable to match the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs down the stretch.

The Long Island Ducks scored on a two-run single by Timo Perez in the eighth inning and an RBI single by Kraig Binick in the ninth inning. Still, the Long Island Ducks couldn't catch the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.

Brian Barton went a perfect 2-2 at the plate for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He singled in the fifth inning.

Charlie Manning improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Manning struck out two, walked none and gave up two hits.

Eric Niesen ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed four runs.

Lancaster vs. York - Game 2 results (after the rain)

Gailen leads the Lancaster Barnstormers to 8-4 win over the York Revolution

Blake Gailen clubbed two home runs to carry the Lancaster Barnstormers (2-0) to an 8-4 win over the York Revolution (0-2) at Clipper Magazine.

The game was back-and-forth heading into the seventh, with four lead changes.

The Lancaster Barnstormers finally managed to grab the lead after a strong seventh inning. A hit by pitch scored Gilberto Mejia and gave the Lancaster Barnstormers the lead for good.

The York Revolution couldn't get anything going as long as Tim Hamulack was on the mound. Hamulack held the York Revolution hitless over one inning, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three.

Ronnie Morales improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Lancaster Barnstormers. Morales struck out two, walked none and gave up no hits.

Mike Benacka ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked two, struck out two, and allowed four runs.

The Lancaster Barnstormers were sparked by Gailen and Mejia, who teamed up for three hits and five RBIs.

 

GAME 2 OF FREEDOM DIVISION SERIES SUSPENDED BY RAINGame 2 to conclude Friday night in Lancaster, entire playoff series pushed back one day,York will still host Games 3, 4 (if necessary) and 5 (if necessary)

Game 2 of the Freedom Division Championship series between the York Revolution and Lancaster Barnstormers at Clipper Magazine Stadium was suspended by rain after four innings, with Lancaster leading 3-1.  In accordance with Atlantic League rules, all playoff games once started must come to at least a 9-inning conclusion.  Henceforth, the conclusion of Game 2 of the series will be Friday night in Lancaster.  The game will resume in the top of the fifth inning.  The entire series schedule is pushed back one day, with no change to where each game of the series will be played.  Lancaster leads the series 1-0.

The revised schedule for this playoff series is:

Game 2:  Friday, September 28, York @ Lancaster, 7:05 p.m. (Conclusion of Game 2)

Game 3:  Saturday, September 29, Lancaster @ York, 6:30 p.m.

Game 4:  Sunday, September 30, Lancaster @ York (if necessary), 1 p.m.

Game 5:  Monday, October 1, Lancaster @ York (if necessary), 6:30 p.m.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME OF GAME 4, NOW ON SUNDAY, HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 1 P.M. LIKEWISE, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME OF GAME 5, NOW ON MONDAY, HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM 1 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.**

ALPB 2012 Play offs - Games 2 

The Long Island Ducks get 10 strikeouts from Way in 3-1 win over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Thursday was a great day for Matt Way, as Way struck out 10 batters to carry the Long Island Ducks (2-0) to a 3-1 victory over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (0-2) at Regency Furniture Stadium.

Joash Brodin helped the Long Island Ducks pull ahead for the duration in the eighth inning. Dan Lyons singled to start the eighth. He then went from second to third on a groundout by Kraig Binick. Finally, Brodin came to the plate with the Long Island Ducks trailing by one in the eighth inning, and reached on an error, bringing home Lyons.

It was a good day at the plate for the Long Island Ducks' Brandon Sing. Sing went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the seventh inning and homered in the ninth inning.

Richard Mercado paced the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at the plate. Mercado went 1-3, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the fifth inning.

Matthew Vasquez (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just eight innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed three runs.

Rain delay in 4th inning for Lancaster & York

With the Barnstormers leading 3-1 in the 4th inning, the game was called for a rain delay. The game will be continued Friday night at 7pm starting in the top of the 5th inning.

ALPB 2012 Playoffs - Games 1

The Long Island Ducks survive the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 4-3 thanks to Brodin's late-game heroics

Joash Brodin drove in the go-ahead run to give the Long Island Ducks (1-0) the lead in the eighth inning, as the Long Island Ducks hung on to beat the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (0-1) 4-3 on Wednesday.

After Dan Lyons doubled, Brodin came to the plate with the score tied at two in the eighth inning, and doubled, scoring Lyons.

Brodin had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He singled in the third inning and doubled in the first and eighth innings.

Randy Keisler handled the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs' lineup with ease, racking up nine strikeouts. Keisler allowed two earned runs, four hits and four walks over six innings.

Jesse Gutierrez reached base three times in the game for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the second inning and homered in the eighth inning.

Jared Lansford recorded his first win of the year for the Long Island Ducks. Lansford struck out three, walked none and gave up one hit.

Ben Moore (0-1) took the loss for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He lasted just seven innings, walked two, struck out four, and allowed three runs.

Fifth-inning rally sparks blowout win for the Lancaster Barnstormers, 10-4

A six-run explosion in the fifth inning spurred the Lancaster Barnstormers (1-0) to a 10-4 win over the York Revolution at Clipper Magazine on Wednesday.

The game was back-and-forth heading into the fifth, with five lead changes.

Travis Denker rocked the York Revolution (0-1) with two home runs. Denker went 2-4 in the game with two RBIs and two runs scored. Denker homered in the second and fifth innings.

Dwayne Pollok recorded his first win of the year for the Lancaster Barnstormers. He allowed four runs over five innings. Pollok struck out seven, walked two and gave up nine hits.

Ryan Feierabend (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed 10 runs in 4 2/3 innings, walked none and struck out six.

PLAYOFF MATCH-UPS SET

The 2nd half Liberty Division title won by Southern Maryland on Friday night clinched the final spot in the Atlantic League postseason. The four teams competing for the Atlantic League trophy will be Long Island, Lancaster, Southern Maryland and York.

Following is the 2012 Atlantic League playoff schedule:

LIBERTY DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-5)

Long Island Ducks vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Game One: Wednesday, September 26, 7:05 p.m. at Southern Maryland
Game Two: Thursday, September 27, 7:05 p.m. at Southern Maryland
Game Three: Friday, September 28, 7:05 p.m. at Long Island
*Game Four: Saturday, September 29, 7:05 p.m. at Long Island
*Game Five: Sunday, September 30, 5:05 p.m. at Long Island

FREEDOM DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-5)

Lancaster Barnstormers vs. York Revolution

Game One: Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 p.m. at Lancaster
Game Two: Thursday, September 27, 7:00 p.m. at Lancaster
Game Three: Friday, September 28, 6:30 p.m. at York
*Game Four: Saturday, September 29, 6:30 p.m. at York
*Game Five: Sunday, September 30, 1:00 p.m. at York

ATLANTIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-5)

Liberty Division Champion vs. Freedom Division Champion

Game One: Wednesday, October 3 at Freedom Division Champion
Game Two: Thursday, October 4 at Freedom Division Champion
Game Three: Friday, October 5 at Liberty Division Champion
*Game Four: Saturday, October 6 at Liberty Division Champion
*Game Five: Sunday, October 7 at Liberty Division Champion

*If Necessary 

Untouchable Attendance Record?

The Sugar Land Skeeters have set a record that may never be duplicated, or even approached, by another team in the ALPB. 

With this being the Inaugural Season for Skeeters baseball, there were lots of questions about what was about to happen...the most often asked was "Could the Houston area support another baseball team with the Astros being so close?". The surrounding area answered that question with a resounding "YES!". With only 70 games being played at Constellation Field, an astounding 465,511 people attended the games for an average attendance of 6,650 per game.

Two of the most notable nights in the Inaugural Season are when Roger Clemens made his first start after 5 years of being out of baseball and when he got his second start while his son, Koby Clemens, caught his pitching. A sold out crowd of 7,724 saw Roger's first start but a Constellation Field record crowd of 8,597 saw his second game with son Koby catching.

Attendance

Team	Yesterday	Total	Openings	Average
Sugar Land Skeeters	-	465,511	70	6,650
Long Island Ducks	-	377,473	68	5,551
Somerset Patriots	-	350,295	66	5,308
Lancaster Barnstormers	-	307,431	66	4,658
York Revolution	-	273,648	67	4,084
Camden Riversharks	-	231,987	67	3,462
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs	-	229,094	68	3,369
Bridgeport Bluefish	-	132,139	65	2,033
TOTALS:	0	2,367,578	537	4,409

Skeeters buzz Revolution for 5-3 win in final game

Well, this was game number 140 which means the Inaugural Season has come to an end. And what a season it was! Check back over this week for seasonal highlights to wrap-up the first year of what we have come to love...Sugar Land Skeeters baseball!!

Kelvin Villa got the call for the final game of the season and would face off against Chris Waters for York.

3 consecutive losses...1 game to go

The last 3 games have not gone well for the home-town boys and now there is just 1 game left in the season scheduled for Sunday evening at 6:05pm.

Revolution soars to 3-1 win

4 games to go until the season ends! With that said, the best the Skeeters can do is 3rd in the division behind Lancaster & York. Will Startup got the nod from Gaetti while Ryan Feierabend took the bump for York.

Steve Moss makes history in 6-3 win

Just 5 games to go! The Skeeters sent their ace, Jason Lane, to the mound in hopes of turning things around against the York Revolution pitcher Chris Cody.

Bates saves Skeeters from no-hitter

With just 6 games left in the inaugural season, the Skeeters looked to end the season strong versus the first team they ever played, the York Revolution. Kelvin Villa got the nod for Sugar Land and hoped to continue his dominating pitching from his last start when he recorded a team-high 11 strike outs. His mound opponent was Chris Waters for York.

Bluefish spear Skeeters in 8th inning

With nothing but pride on the line, the Skeeters took the field in the final game of the series and season-ending game against the Bridgeport Bluefish. Michael Nix took the mound for Sugar Land while Jonah Bayliss threw for the Bluefish.

Dionys Cesar double-hero in doubleheader

Two games in one day? Nothing better! There are now just 7 games left in the season after the doubleheader on Saturday...where has the time gone? In the first game, Scott Kazmir faced off against Gilbert De La Vara. Both games on Saturday were the traditional 7-inning games since they were back-to-back games.

Bluefish derail the "Lane-train"

10 games remain in the season and the Skeeters trail 1st place Lancaster by 7 games so to say we need to "win 'em all" is a huge understatement. Never-the-less, Sugar Land had a very good chance of winning this game with Jason Lane on the mound.

Skeeters hang on to win 11-9

With just 11 games remaining in the season, wins needed to start coming soon and often, as well as Lancaster & York loses. Kelvin Villa got the start for Sugar Land and faced off against Derell McCall for Somerset. 

Vote for your 2012 MVP!

Click the link below the photo for your chance to vote for your Skeeter's MVP of 2012. You have 5 players to choose from so make sure to read each of the season highlights to decide. Happy voting!!

http://sugarlandskeeters.com/mvp.cfm

Patriots walk-off in 9th with win over Skeeters

With just 12 games left in the Inaugural season, the Skeeters hopes of making the playoffs are dwindling with each game lost. In hopes of turning things around, they Skeeters visit Somerset for 2 games against the Patriots. Micheal Nix got the start for Sugar Land while Roy Merritt got the call for Somerset.

Skeeters bite Ducks in 8th

In the final game of the series, and season match-up, the Skeeters looked to Scott Kazmir to get a win in his 12th attempt. He would take the mound against Bobby Blevins in an attempt to record his 3rd win of the season.

Ducks fly high, win 7-1 over Skeeters

Looking to extend their consecutive shutout games against the Ducks, the Skeeters sent Tim Redding tothe mound to face off against John Brownell.

Skeeters get back-to-back 4-0 shutouts!

Needing to get a strong run together in hopes of making the playoffs in their 1st year, the Skeeters sent pitching ace Jason Lane to the mound to face off against Bob Zimmermann for the Long Island Ducks.

Missed the 2nd Rocket game LIVE?

Look to the left of these posts, under the "Roger Clemens" heading, and click the "The Rocket vs. LI Ducks" link. Sit back and enjoy the game!!!!!!!

Clemens gets first win, Clemens gets first hit

I know, confusing right? Pitchers don't bat in this league! But, unless you have not been watching much sports news over the last few days, you know that there are now 2 Clemens playing for the Skeeters. The obvious is Roger Clemens making is 2nd start for Sugar Land. The newest Clemens would be his oldest son, Koby Clemens who signed with the team for the remainder of the season. The history of the evening came when Roger threw his first pitch of the night with his son Koby catching. That single pitch became the first time in professional baseball to have a father pitch to his catching son.

Skeeters 1 run short, lose 7-6

Looking to get 1 game back from York, the Skeeters sent Kelvin Villa to the mound to face off against Cory Thurman. With both teams chasing Lancaster for the 2nd half playoff spot, neither team was going to just give up.

Tide turns on Skeeters, lose 8-3

After 2 dominating performances by the Skeeters over the Revolution, they took the field against the Revs looking to continue their 3-game win streak. Michael Nix got the call for Sugar Land while Wade Korpi to the mound for York. The Revolution announced that manager Andy "Etch" Etchebarren would retire after the season was complete and current pitching coach Mark Mason would become the new manager.

Skeeters Bite Revolution, Win 10-3

After the media frenzy that was Roger Clemens' side-session, the Skeeters took the field against the Revolution in hopes of getting another win. Scott Kazmir got the call for Sugar Land and looked to continue where he last left off in his last start. He faced off against Ryan Feierabend for the York Revolution.

Skeeters "Dom"inate Revolution, Win 7-2

The night started with an hour "rain delay" in York, PA even though no rain actually fell from the sky. In hopes of staying in contention for the 2nd half playoff spot, Tim Redding took the mound for Sugar Land and faced off against Chris Cody for the Revolution.

Skeeters survive Shark attack in 9th

Hoping to avoid the series sweep in Camden, manager Gary Gaetti handed the ball to pitching staff ace Jason Lane to face off against Bryan Corey.

Skeeters shark-bit again in Camden

Kelvin Villa took the mound for Sugar Land in hopes of stopping the bleeding in Camden and faced off against Kevin Reese.

Clemens to throw public bullpen session while in York

According to recent news from the York Revolution, Sugar Land Skeeter Roger Clemens will take the mound at Sovereign Bank Stadium on Tuesday, September 4th, in what is being called a side-session. The side-session is scheduled for 4pm Central time and will be open to the public. For more info on the event, click the link below to read the press release from the York Revolution website.

http://yorkrevolution.com/team/clemens-to-throw-public-side-session-while-in-york.html