POWER ON DISPLAY AS BLUE CRABS BEAT LONG ISLAND FOR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

April 22, 2017April 24, 2017 somdbluecrabs 2017 Game Recaps, game recap

(Waldorf, MD., Apr. 21, 2017) – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (1-1) rallied late to claim a 6-5 victory over the Long Island Ducks (1-1) in their second game of their 10^thanniversary season.

Long Island jumped out to an early lead, scoring 3 runs in the first off of Blue Crabs starter Pat Misch. The big blow in the inning was a deep two-run homer to left-center field by the Ducks first baseman Nate Freiman, his first on the season, putting Long Island ahead 3-0 early. After the top of the first, the game entered an hour long rain delay, putting an end to Misch’s Blue Crabs debut after just one inning of work.

A solo shot by Alex Burg in the second extended Long Island’s lead to 4-0, before the bats came alive for Southern Maryland in the bottom of the third. A leadoff single by Edwin Garcia started a rally in the inning, which, after a flyout, featured four straight singles from the top of the Blue Crabs lineup off of Long Island starter Rafael Perez. The Blue Crabs plated three runs in the inning and cut the deficit to 4-3, while ending Perez’s night after allowing 3 earned runs in 3 innings of work.

The Ducks scored another in fifth on an Alex Burg single, before the Blue Crabs were able to tie the game in the bottom of the 6^th inning. Zach Cone drew a one out walk off of reliever Zac Treece, before Patrick Palmeiro hit a no-doubter to left field, sending it over the Mini Monster and giving the Blue Crabs new life in a 5-5 game.

Reliever Rob Carson (1-0) took over for the Blue Crabs, throwing a scoreless top of the eighth, after struggling in his outing yesterday. “I met with (pitching coach) James Frisbie after last night’s game and tweaked a little bit of my delivery,” Carson said after the game. “I felt like this changed a lot for me and allowed me to command the inside part of the plate better and help the team get a win.”

The Blue Crabs were able to take their first lead of the game in the bottom of the eighth, as newly acquired catcher Mike Blanke hit a long home run to left field off of Chen-Hui Tsao (0-1) to put the Blue Crabs ahead of his former team. This run allowed Southern Maryland to turn the game over to their closer, Cody Eppley (S,1) who worked a 1,2,3 bottom of ninth and notched his first save of the season.

“We had to rely on the bullpen a lot after a rain-shortened outing from our starter, but the guys fought hard and pitched well after the rain slowed down,” said Blue Crabs Manager John Harris. “I’m happy with the way the offense looked as well, but it comes down to defense and pitching which we lacked last night, but showed up tonight to get us the win.”

The Blue Crabs continue their 10^th Anniversary Season Saturday, April 22^nd against the Ducks at 6:35. The Blue Crabs will send a familiar face in RHP Daryl Thompson to the mound. He is set to face off against Long Island’s Keith Couch, who will be making his debut for The Flock.

For more information on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, or to reserve your seat today for any of the Blue Crabs upcoming home games, please visit our website at somdbluecrabs.com or call us at 301-638-9788.

About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise will open its 10th anniversary season on Thursday April 20, 2017. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to reserve your seat at the ballpark today!

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 36 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population.

For more information, please visit http://www.AtlanticLeague.com

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BLUE CRABS BATS STRUGGLE IN 10TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OPENING GAME

April 21, 2017April 24, 2017 somdbluecrabs 2017 Game Recaps, game recap

(Waldorf, MD., Apr. 20, 2017) – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (0-1) struggled at the plate, scratching across just one run in a 7-1 opening day loss to the Long Island Ducks (1-0) in front of 3,998 fans in their home opener.

Long Island got on the board early against the Blue Crabs opening day starting pitcher Justin De Fratus. An error in right field by Zach Cone with 2 outs kept the first inning alive for Long Island, and an RBI single by Nate Freiman gave Long Island an early lead, which they never relinquished. De Fratus (L, 0-1) threw 6 innings giving up two unearned runs on nine hits. “I’m really happy with how I threw the ball tonight,” said De Fratus. “I just need to work on closing those innings out and covering up any mistakes behind me.”

Long Island scratched across another run in the top of the fourth inning, allowing Long Island’s Alex Burg to score on a Delta Cleary Jr. single, after Burg reached on an error to lead off the inning. The Blue Crabs answered in the bottom of the fourth, picking up their only run on a Zach Cone sacrifice fly that scored Danny Muno from third.

Making his fourth consecutive opening day start for the Ducks, Long Island starter John Brownell (1-0) picked up the win, tossing five innings, giving up just one hit, one run, and striking out five. With a 2-1 lead Brownell turned it over to a stellar bullpen for the Ducks. Four Long Island relievers combined to allow just three hits and no runs across the final four innings.

Long Island strung together two hits and a walk to load the bases in the seventh inning for Cody Puckett. Puckett was hit by an 0-2 fastball from Southern Maryland’s Rob Carson, extending the Long Island lead to 3-1, before Cody Hebner came out of the bullpen for the Blue Crabs to record the final two outs of the inning.

The Ducks took that 3-1 lead into a rain delay to start the eighth inning, and when they returned the offense exploded, scoring four runs on two hits and three walks in the top of the eighth, and extending their lead to 7-1, a score that would hold the remained of the night.

“It was disappointing because you always want to win, but there are 139 more games to look forward to this season,” said Blue Crabs Manager John Harris. “Brownell is tough but our guys are going to hit and they will be fun to watch when they hit their groove.”

The Blue Crabs continue their season Friday, April 21^st against the Ducks. The Blue Crabs will send six-year MLB veteran LHP Pat Misch to the mound, with Long Island starting another veteran in LHP Raphael Perez.

For more information, please visit http://www.AtlanticLeague.com

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BLUE CRABS DROP SEASON FINALE IN TEXAS

September 19, 2016 somdbluecrabs game recap

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SUGAR LAND, TX – Taking the field for the final time in 2016, the Blue Crabs looked to salvage a win and avoid a sweep at the hands of the Sugar Land Skeeters. Despite seven hits throughout the game, Southern Maryland dropped game four by the final of 3-1.

The lone run was scored off the bat of Michael Snyder, who slugged his 25^th home run of the season in the fifth off starter Sean Gleason.

Starter Tim Sexton pitched five innings, allowing one run on four hits, striking out three batters. Scott Maine was the pitcher of record coming on relief in the sixth allowing the go ahead run to reach. Craig Stem would later let Jeremy Barfield score. Joe Van Meter tossed one inning allowing a run to score. Gaby Hernandez and Cody Eppley split duty in the eighth.

The Blue Crabs finish the 2016 season with a 57-83 record overall, going 26-44 in the first half and 31-39 in the second half. The organization looks forward to the 2017 season, as the Blue Crabs celebrate 10 years of professional baseball in Southern Maryland. For all details about the upcoming season, stay tuned to Blue Crabs social media and somdbluecrabs.com for all details!

ABOUT THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise opened its ninth season on Thursday April 21st, 2016. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to reserve your seat at the ballpark today!

ABOUT THE ATLANTIC LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 35 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.

SKEETERS HOLD CRABS TO ONE RUN IN 4-1 CONTEST

September 18, 2016 somdbluecrabs game recap

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SUGAR LAND, TX – The Blue Crabs took on the Skeeters in game three of four on Saturday, however the bats struggled to score against former Blue Crab Jake Hale in a 4-1 loss.

The lone runs scored for the Blue Crabs was a solo home run by Alfredo Marte in the second. That was one of only three hits by Southern Maryland off the Skeeters starter.

Scattered scoring in the first, third and seventh gave the Skeeters a four run game. Two runs were scored off Brian Grening with two more off reliever Scott Snodgress.

The 2016 regular season comes to a close tomorrow in Sugar Land.

ABOUT THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise opened its ninth season on Thursday April 21st, 2016. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to reserve your seat at the ballpark today!

ABOUT THE ATLANTIC LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 36 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.

SUGAR LAND WINS ON WALKOFF OVER BLUE CRABS

September 17, 2016 somdbluecrabs game recap

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SUGAR LAND, TX – Game two of four between the Blue Crabs and Skeeters looked to be a game where the Blue Crabs would even the record in the final series of the season. Despite an early lead, the Crabs drop game two to Sugar Land via a walkoff.

Michael Snyder rammed a three run home run the fourth to give the Crabs an early 3-0 lead. Alfredo Marte scored on a solo home run in the seventh then worked a bases loaded walk to round out the Blue Crabs five runs scored.

Sugar Land’s scoring coma in the fifth as they chipped away and lingered throughout the game before tying the contest in the eighth. They would win the game on a Lance Zawadzki bases loaded single off Navery Moore.

Daryl Thompson pitched five and a third, allowing eight hits and three runs. Robert Carson allowed the game to become tied before begin lifted for the eventual pitcher of record, Navery Moore.

Game three comes Saturday in Sugar Land.

ABOUT THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise opened its ninth season on Thursday April 21st, 2016. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to reserve your seat at the ballpark today!

ABOUT THE ATLANTIC LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 35 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.

CRABS HELD TO FOUR HITS IN LOSS TO SKEETERS

September 16, 2016 somdbluecrabs game recap

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SUGAR LAND, TX – The Blue Crabs opened up their final series of the 2016 season in Texas on Thursday against the Skeeters. Sugar Land took game one with a 4-1 final score.

Gaby Hernandez took the mound for the Crabs and tossed a complete game despite surrendering all four runs in the ball game. The damage took place in the second when Sugar Land strung together a series of hits and walks to plate three, a Jeremy Barfield home run concluded the Skeeters scoring in the eighth. Hernandez tossed all eight innings on 103 pitches, surrendering six hits, two walks and striking out nine.

The Blue Crabs were held to four hits and one walk, only scoring a run in a passed ball in the fifth. Angel Sanchez, Zach Wilson, Michael Snyder and Alfredo Marte tallied the only hits for Southern Maryland while Angel Flores worked a walk.

Game two comes Friday in Texas.

ABOUT THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise opened its ninth season on Thursday April 21st, 2016. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to reserve your seat at the ballpark today!

ABOUT THE ATLANTIC LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 36 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.

BLUE CRABS EDGE BEES IN HOME FINALE

September 15, 2016 somdbluecrabs game recap

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WALDORF, MD.- It came down to the last out in a shootout matchup between Southern Maryland and New Britain on Wednesday, but the Crabs edge the Bees 8-7 to bring the 2016 regular season home schedule to a close.

In what will likely be Brian Burres’ final start of 2016, the all-star lefty dealt six strong innings, allowing three runs on six hits. The Bees mounted a comeback off Navery Moore in the seventh, scoring three to make the score 8-6.

The Crabs’ runs came off an active first two innings of scoring with runs scored by Gary Brown, Bryant Nelson, and Angel Sanchez. The second saw a huge three-run double by Bryant Nelson to give the Crabs a 6-1 lead. The second inning touted scoring by Eric Garcia and Bryant Nelson to give the Blue Crabs an 8-2 lead.

Over the course of the game, New Britain would scratch away at the Crabs lead, with the final scoring coming off closer Cody Eppley, who surrendered a solo home run to Cole Garner. Eppley would notch the save however and secured victory in front of a home crowd rooting for victory on the final home game in 2016.

The Blue Crabs head to Sugar Land to close out the 2016 campaign, game one is Thursday, September 15, 2016.

ABOUT THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise opened its ninth season on Thursday April 21st, 2016. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to reserve your seat at the ballpark today!

ABOUT THE ATLANTIC LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 35 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.

BLUE CRABS LOSE A HEARTBREAKER TO THE BEES

September 14, 2016 somdbluecrabs game recap

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WALDORF, MD.—Southern Maryland is now 9-7 on the season in extra innings as the Blue Crabs fall in 11 innings by the final of 4-3 to the New Britain Bees.

Angel Sanchez drove in the first run of the game with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first. Jake McGuiggan tied the game in the top of the second with a sacrifice fly of his own.

New Britain jumped out ahead in the top of the fourth scoring two runs highlighted by Greg Golson’s RBI double to left. The Blue Crabs fought back in the bottom of the fifth. Antoan Richardson walked with one out. Gary Brown then smashed a single back up the middle to put two runners on. The veteran Bryant Nelson came to the plate and pushed a double down the left field line to once again pull the score to a tie.

Both teams were held scoreless until the top of the 11^th when Steve Carillo came to the dish and belted a solo homerun to left to give the Bees to 4-3 lead. Shawn Gilblair retired nine of 11 batters faced to pick up the win out of the bullpen.

With the loss, the Blue Crabs have been eliminated from playoff contention. The finale of the three game series, and the final Blue Crabs home game will take place tomorrow night at Regency Furniture Stadium. The first pitch is set for 7:05 P.M.

GAME BROADCAST vs. NEW BRITAIN 9/14/16

6:05 P.M.: “Blue Crabs on Deck”

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ABOUT THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise opened its ninth season on Thursday April 21st, 2016. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to reserve your seat at the ballpark today!

ABOUT THE ATLANTIC LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 36 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.

GRENING DAZZLES ON THE MOUND TO LEAD THE BLUE CRABS TO VICTORY

September 13, 2016 somdbluecrabs game recap

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WALDORF, MD.—RHP Brian Grening picked up his 10^th win of the season he led the Blue Crabs to the 6-0 victory at Regency Furniture Stadium.

Gustavo Molina put the Blue Crabs up early when he belted a two run homerun over the wall in left in the bottom of the second to make it 2-0.

In the bottom of the fourth, the righty Kyle Simon loaded the bases after surrendering hit to Molina and issuing walks to Walton, and Marte. Eric Garcia stepped to the plate and lofted a fly ball to left. The oncoming Anthony Hewitt dropped the baseball allowing two runs to score to make it 4-0. The next hitter Gary Brown ripped a double to left center allowing two more runs to score to bring the score to 6-0 Blue Crabs.

That was all the righty Brian Grening needed as he hurled eight innings, striking out a season high 10 hitters. At one point in the contest, Grening retired 10 straight. He now has won 10 games in a season for the second time in his career with the previous time coming back in 2012 while pitching in the American Association.

The Blue Crabs will look to keep their playoff hopes alive tomorrow night when they take on the Bees in game two of the three game series. The first pitch is set for 7:05 P.M.

GAME BROADCAST vs. NEW BRITAIN 9/13/16

6:30 P.M.: “Blue Crabs on Deck”-Pregame Show

7:05 P.M.: Live Play-by-Play Broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/user/SOMDBlueCrabs

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ABOUT THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise opened its ninth season on Thursday April 21st, 2016. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to reserve your seat at the ballpark today!

ABOUT THE ATLANTIC LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 36 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.

THOMPSON HURLS A QUALITY START TO LEAD THE BLUE CRABS TO VICTORY

September 12, 2016 somdbluecrabs game recap

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WALDORF, MD.—Southern Maryland managed to salvage the series with the win over the Skeeters by the final of 5-4.

RHP Daryl Thompson came into his start looking for his first win since July 29^th, and threw seven innings, allowing just one run and striking out six. In fact, Thompson was firing a no hitter until Jeremy Barfield spoiled things with a two out double in the top of the fourth.

Both teams were held scoreless until the top of the sixth inning when Travis Scott tripled in Jeremy Barfield who came chugging home from third to make it 1-0 Sugar Land.

The lead was short lived as Zach Wilson tied the game with his 19^th homerun of the season over the wall in left. A couple of batters later, RHP Ryan Mattheus was summoned out of the pen after RHP Michael Nix issued a walk, and gave up a double to Walton to put runners at second and third. The next hitter Eric Garcia lifted a sacrifice fly to right allowing Gustavo Molina to score to make it 2-1.

Fast forward to the bottom of the eighth, RHP Robbie Weinhardt loaded the bases with two by issuing three walks. Bryant Nelson, who played in his 1,006 career game to tie the Atlantic League all-time record, smashed a bases clearing double to right center to bring the score to 5-1.

The Skeeters made it interesting in the top of the ninth scoring three runs on the homer off the bat of Patrick Palmeiro. RHP Cody Eppley was brought in out of the pen and struck out Ricky Hague to end the ballgame and give the Blue Crabs the 5-4 victory.

Skeeters’ outfielder Jeremy Barfield had another two hits and recorded six hits in total including three homeruns. Meanwhile, Bryant Nelson, Zach Wilson, and Jamar Walton each banged out two hits.

The homestand continues tomorrow night as the Blue Crabs welcome former Manager Stan Cliburn and the New Britain Bees to town. The first pitch is set for 7:05 P.M.

GAME BROADCAST vs. New Britain 9/12/16

6:30 P.M.: “Blue Crabs on Deck”

7:05 P.M.: Live Play-by-Play Broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/user/SOMDBlueCrabs

allinbroadcasting.com/Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

ABOUT THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise opened its ninth season on Thursday April 21st, 2016. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to reserve your seat at the ballpark today!

ABOUT THE ATLANTIC LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 35 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.