The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs lost 4-1 to the York Revolution on Tuesday night at Regency Furniture Stadium. Andrew Thurman recorded a quality start in his return to Waldorf, but Southern Maryland could not score after taking an early lead.
Jackson Loftin Puts Blue Crabs Ahead
Jackson Loftin gave Southern Maryland a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning with a solo home run against York starting pitcher Nick Mikolajchak. The homer was Loftin’s 11th of the season.
York moved in front in the fifth inning after Andrew Ramirez singled and Mike Rosario doubled, putting two runners in scoring position with no outs. A fielding error by Southern Maryland shortstop Brody Fahr allowed both runners to score, giving the Revolution a 2-1 lead.
Andrew Thurman Delivers Quality Start
Thurman allowed two runs, one earned, on six hits and two walks over six innings. He also recorded two strikeouts in his return to Waldorf after starting the season with the San Diego organization.
Mikolajchak worked five innings and earned the win, while York relief pitchers held Southern Maryland scoreless over the final four innings. Cam Robinson recorded the save for York.
York added two insurance runs in the eighth inning against Southern Maryland relief pitcher Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa. Jackson Ross hit a two-run home run to extend the Revolution’s lead to 4-1.
Blue Crabs Continue Series Wednesday
Southern Maryland entered the game with a 31-27 Atlantic League record and a 72-49 overall record. York entered with a 39-19 league record and a 74-47 overall record.
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs continue their three-game series against the York Revolution on Wednesday, September 9, at Regency Furniture Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., and the game is identified as Woof Wednesday, a pet-friendly event.
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have been members of the Atlantic League since 2008. The source identifies 2026 as the 18th season of Blue Crabs baseball at Regency Furniture Stadium.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Andrew Thurman gave the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs a quality start, but the offense could not sustain Jackson Loftin’s early home run. York’s fifth-inning rally and Jackson Ross’ eighth-inning homer provided the difference as the Revolution’s pitching staff kept Southern Maryland scoreless over the final four innings.
Source: Original report
