The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (35-43)'s three first-inning runs built an early lead that helped bring home a 5-1 win over the Somerset Patriots (38-41) on Saturday at Regency Furniture Stadium.

Travis Garcia racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He homered in the sixth inning.

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs relied on Nick Green to eat up innings en route to the win. Green pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run, seven hits and three walks while striking out three.

Justin Cassel was charged with his seventh loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked one, struck out seven, and allowed five runs.