Baysox shut out by RubberDucks to even series
BOX SCORE AKRON, OH. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, were shut out by the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, by a final score of 7-0 from Canal Park on Friday night. Bowie (11-14, 43-50) collected just two hits on the
AKRON, OH. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, were shut out by the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, by a final score of 7-0 from Canal Park on Friday night.
Bowie (11-14, 43-50) collected just two hits on the night, matching a season-low.
Baysox starting right-hander Alex Pham (L, 3-3) set down the first five batters faced but could not finish the second inning. Akron (17-8, 54-40) scored four runs on three hits all with two outs. After a two-out single, walk and bunt single, Pham hit Gabriel Rodriguez on the arm with the bases loaded to bring in Akron’s first run. The next batter, CJ Kayfus, cleared the bases with a three-run double to right-center to knock Pham out of the game.
Pham delivered his shortest start of the season with 1.2 innings pitched and allowed four runs on three hits over one walk.
Major League rehabber Matthew Boyd (W, 1-0) received the start for the RubberDucks and pitched five shutout innings with three strikeouts to earn the victory. The 33-year-old left-hander is recovering from reconstructive left elbow surgery.
Akron tacked on three more runs in the sixth inning on an RBI double from Connor Kokx, RBI single from Rodriguez and a sacrifice fly from Kayfus.
Right-hander Lincoln Henzman, left-hander Ryan Hennen and right-hander Wandisson Charles combined for 5.1 shutout innings of relief.
Akron left-hander Parker Messick (S, 1) entered in the sixth and threw four perfect innings with four strikeouts to collect the save. He and Boyd teamed up to retire the final 21 Baysox batters in a row.
The Baysox continue their six-game road trip against the RubberDucks tomorrow night at 7:05 pm. RHP Cameron Weston (4-5, 2.94 ERA) is scheduled to start for Bowie against LHP Ryan Webb (3-6, 2.75 ERA) for Akron.
The next Baysox homestand is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30 – Sunday, August 4 against the Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.
Promotions for Tuesday include Military Appreciation Night with a half-price box seat ticket to those who show proof of military service. Wednesday is Summer Camp Day with first pitch scheduled for 12:05 pm. Thursday is Baysox Live Happy Hour with live music performed by Dustin Yates and beer specials from 5:00 – 6:30 pm, presented by Bud Light. Friday is the 25th Annual Navy Night featuring the United Stats Naval Academy Class of 2028, presented by the Navy Federal Credit Union, along with postgame fireworks. Saturday is Baytober Craft Beer Fest with a special beer stein and craft beer package for those who purchase a special ticket. Sunday is Area 51 Day and a Gunnar Henderson Bobblehead Giveaway to the first 750 fans ages 13+ along with Sunday Family Fun Day pregame catch in the outfield, player autographs, and all fans run the bases postgame, presented by KidStrong!
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