Murray Watts drove in the go-ahead run to give the Long Island Ducks (14-21) the lead in the sixth inning, as the Long Island Ducks hung on to beat the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (16-20) 3-2 on Sunday.
Adam Bailey doubled to get on base in the sixth. He then went from second to third on a single by P.J. Phillips.It was a good day at the plate for the Long Island Ducks' Watts. Watts went 2-2, drove in one and scored one run. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the fourth inning.
Ray Navarrete went a perfect 3-3 at the dish for the Long Island Ducks. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the first and fifth innings.
John Brownell got the win for the Long Island Ducks thanks to six strikeouts. Brownell allowed one earned run on six hits and one walk over six innings.
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs were led by Cyle Hankerd's hitting. Hankerd went 1-3, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the fifth inning.
Logan Williamson (1-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked none, struck out one, and allowed one run.