Yunesky Sanchez went 3-3 at the plate, helping the Somerset Patriots (48-51) to a 5-1 victory over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (45-52) on Saturday at TD Bank Ballpark.
He doubled in the first and third innings and homered in the fifth inning.The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs had no answer for Derell McCall, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs managed just two hits off of the the Somerset Patriots' pitcher, who allowed one earned run, walked three and struck out four during his five innings of work.
Jesse Gutierrez reached base two times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He homered in the second inning.
Joe Gannon (1-2) took the loss for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He lasted just four innings, walked two, struck out four, and allowed five runs.