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					|   | Round 1 Goes the Distance, Southern Maryland Prevails Saturday, October 23rd , 2049
 It went the distance, but the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs finally disposed of the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 in the series clincher at Mike Ilitch Memorial Field.
 
 Winning the finale gave the Blue Crabs the series, 4-3. They will now advance to the Quarter-Finals.
 
 The Most Valuable Player Award went to Southern Maryland first baseman David Gomez. He batted .333 in the series, collecting 2 RBIs and scoring 3 runs.
 
 "David deserves it," said Blue Crabs manager Seth Pascarella. "He was the glue that held our club together."
 
 The Quarter-Finals matchups and schedule will be announced after the Round 1 finishes.
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