Spartanburgers finish first half with loss against Frederick Keys

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Spartanburgers finish first half with loss against Frederick Keys

Summary

The Spartanburgers fell to the Frederick Keys 6-5 in Frederick, Maryland, on Thursday. After a difficult first inning where they allowed four runs, the Spartanburgers staged a late rally but could not close the gap sufficiently. Yeison Morrobel hit two home runs for Hub City, including one in the ninth inning that contributed to their near comeback. Frederick's victory secures their playoff spot in the South Atlantic League. The teams will meet again on Friday for the start of the second half of the season.

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Status Watch

•Frederick Keys secured a playoff spot with Thursday's win.
•Spartanburgers are now 34-32 this season.
•Yeison Morrobel homered twice for Hub City during the game.
•The Keys scored four runs in the first inning.
•The second half of the season begins Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET.

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FREDERICK, Md. — The Frederick Keys entered Thursday’s game against the Spartanburgers needing a win to clinch the first half in the North Division and a playoff ticket in their return to affiliated baseball. After surrendering four runs in the first, the Spartanburgers (34-32) put together a late charge but came up short against the Keys […]
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