Howard Sharp, But Claws Fall 5-1
Spencer Howard was sharp but the BlueClaws dropped a 5-1 decision to Delmarva on Friday. ---
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The win gives the Shorebirds (8-1) eight wins in their first nine games while the BlueClaws fall to 4-5. The clubs have split the first two games in their four-game series.
Ryan Ripken's two-out RBI single put Delmarva up 2-1 and they added a run on an RBI single from
Howard, a 2nd round pick last year, gave up one run over five innings with six strikeouts without allowing a walk.
Lakewood tied the game in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI single from
The right-hander threw six innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and striking out seven to win his second game in as many starts this year.
Maton had two hits for the BlueClaws while Craport,
The BlueClaws and Shorebirds continue their series on Saturday at 4:05 pm. LHP
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