The Birds defeated the Blue Crabs 4-2 in Game Two of the Series

The Charleston Dirty Birds overcame a slow start and multiple rain delays, securing a 4-2 victory over the  Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on a game that started on Saturday, May 3rd and ended on the evening of  Sunday, May 4th. The win was powered by timely hitting and solid pitching, marking the team's resilience in a weather-affected game. 

Game Highlights: 

· Early Action: Both teams plated a run in the first inning, setting the stage for a closely contested matchup.  Southern Maryland's John Taylor, despite going hitless, scored twice and leveraged his plate discipline to draw two walks. 

· Pitching Duels: Both teams' bullpens were tested due to delays, but Charleston's relief corps, led by winning pitcher Keyvius Sampson, outperformed Southern Maryland. Sampson threw three innings of one-run ball,  while Eddy Demurias earned the save with a clean ninth inning. 

· Key Hits: Charleston's third baseman, James Nelson, broke the game open in the seventh with a two-run homer off reliever Joey Hennessey, followed by Bobby Bradley's solo shot. Bradley also added a clutch RBI  single earlier in the game, contributing significantly to the Dirty Birds’ offense. 

· Defensive Excellence: Charleston turned a crucial double play to escape a late-inning jam, showcasing strong infield coordination between Benjamin Blackwell, Joseph Rosa, and Bobby Bradley. 

Rain Delays: 

The game experienced three separate rain delays, including a lengthy pause of over an hour and a reschedule to  Sunday afternoon.