The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (20-19) were never able to get over the hump and overcome their troubles against the Sugar Land Skeeters (17-21) on Tuesday, as the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs fell 5-4 at RegencyFurnitureStadiumWaldrfMD after falling behind by four runs in the eighth inning.

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs scored three runs in the ninth on a three-run double by Mike Daniel. Despite their efforts, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs couldn't get over the hump.

Drew Locke did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Sugar Land Skeeters, reaching base three times. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He singled in the first and third innings.

Bobby Livingston picked up the win for the Sugar Land Skeeters. Livingston allowed one earned run, four hits and no walks while striking out five over seven innings of work.

Nick Green was effective even in defeat, mowing down seven the Sugar Land Skeeters batters and allowing two runs.

Green (4-2) took the loss for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.