Baysox walked off in Sunday series finale
BOX SCORE AKRON, OH. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, lost their fourth consecutive game to the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, by a final score of 3-2 from Canal Park on Sunday afternoon. Bowie (11-16, 43-52) held a one-run lead
AKRON, OH. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, lost their fourth consecutive game to the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, by a final score of 3-2 from Canal Park on Sunday afternoon.
Bowie (11-16, 43-52) held a one-run lead entering the bottom of the ninth. Right-hander Wandisson Charles (L, 0-2) came in for the ninth but loaded the bases immediately after issuing back-to-back walks and committing a fielding error on a sacrifice bunt. The next batter, Milan Tolentino, tied the game with an RBI double off the right-field wall before Dayan Frias launched a game-winning RBI single to the warning track in center field to complete the comeback win for Akron (19-8, 56-40).
Baysox starting right-hander Trace Bright delivered four innings of one-run ball and allowed three hits over four strikeouts and one walk in a no-decision. The Orioles No. 14 prospect has now thrown the second-most innings in the Orioles system this season (80.0)
Akron starting right-hander Aaron Davenport threw 4.2 shutout innings, allowed only two hits and matched his career-high with nine strikeouts in a no decision.
In the fifth, after Davenport was pulled from the game, Ryan Higgins hit his fifth homer of the season with a two-out, game-tying solo shot off right-hander Davis Sharpe. Higgins hit two home runs in the series.
Higgins hammers one out! 💣 pic.twitter.com/aPFjGNb4Bk
— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) July 28, 2024
Right-handed relievers Bradley Brehmer and Dylan Heid combined for four innings of shutout relief and three strikeouts.
In the eighth, the Baysox pulled ahead for their first lead of the game on a bases-loaded walk drawn by John Rhodes. Bowie failed to tack on more runs after going 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position and striking out 17 times, one strikeout shy of matching its season-high.
Akron right-hander Magnus Ellerts (W, 1-0) earned his first Double-A win after 1.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts.
The Baysox return to Prince George’s Stadium on Tuesday, July 30 to begin a 12-game homestand. The first six games of the homestand are against the Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. First pitch on Tuesday is scheduled for 6:35 pm.
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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