The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars returned to action in the fourth week of the Atlantic League season, facing tough competition from May 12 to 17. Here’s a look at the key moments from their home opener and the series opener.
Local standout Jared Carr, a Saint James School graduate from Martinsburg, W.Va., made his first plate appearance at Meritus Park, drawing a walk.
Hagerstown Mayor Bill McIntire threw a ceremonial first pitch to kick off the home opener.
DJ Johnson took the mound as the starting pitcher for the Boxcars.
York’s Nick Dunn rounded third base after blasting a three-run homer in the first inning, setting a challenging tone for Hagerstown.
**Monday, May 12: Southern Maryland 6, Hagerstown 3**
At Waldorf, Md., the South Division-leading Blue Crabs (13-6) jumped out to an early lead with four runs in the first two innings, fueled by Viandel Pena’s 3-for-4 performance that included a home run. Hagerstown (12-7) answered with a solo homer from Tyler Williams in the third and a two-run shot by Jackson Hauge in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit. The Boxcars remained atop the North Division, two games ahead of Lancaster and Long Island.
Starting pitcher Jack Eisenbarger took the loss, allowing four earned runs on two hits and four walks while striking out three over five innings.
The Boxcars continue their six-game series against Southern Maryland, looking to bounce back and maintain their division lead.