Baysox win seventh game in last eight with Wednesday victory
BOX SCORE ALTOONA, PA. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, won their seventh game in their last eight against the Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, by a final of 6-1 on Wednesday night from Peoples Natural Gas Field. Bowie (20-21, 52-57)
ALTOONA, PA. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, won their seventh game in their last eight against the Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, by a final of 6-1 on Wednesday night from Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Bowie (20-21, 52-57) broke the scoreless tie in the fourth on a two-out bases clearing double from Reed Trimble. After Altoona starting left-hander Anthony Solometo (L, 0-5) walked the bases loaded, the 24-year-old lined one down the left field line to collect his first Double-A hit and RBI to give the Baysox a 3-0 lead.
Reed Trimble clears the bases for his first Double-A hit and RBI! 👏 pic.twitter.com/YGkqnqQxTM
— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) August 14, 2024
In the fifth, Frederick Bencosme drew a bases loaded walk to extend the Baysox lead to four. Bowie drew a season-high 12 walks on the night.
Bowie starting right-hander Peter Van Loon threw 4.1 shutout innings and struck out a season-high eight batters, which also matched his career-high. In seven outings this season, the 25-year-old owns a 2.33 ERA in 27 innings pitched with 40 strikeouts.
Count 'em up! 💵
— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) August 15, 2024
RHP Peter Van Loon matches his career-high with 8⃣ strikeouts over 4.1 shutout innings! pic.twitter.com/E2RZ6RtGCO
Altoona (16-25, 45-65) scored its lone run of the night in the fifth on a passed ball, but right-hander Dylan Heid (W, 5-3) bounced back to throw a scoreless sixth and earn the win.
With the bases loaded in the ninth, Dylan Beavers drove in a pair of runs with a double down the right field line. The Orioles No. 8 prospect reached base four times with two walks and two hits.
Dylan digs this one out to bring in a deuce ✌️ pic.twitter.com/OUFy6aaPNb
— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) August 15, 2024
Right-handed reliever Keagan Gillies threw a scoreless seventh and eighth and right-hander Logan Rinehart threw a scoreless ninth to seal the victory for the Baysox.
The Baysox continue their six-game road series against the Curve tomorrow at 6:00 pm from Peoples Natural Gas Field. RHP Carlos Tavera (3-0, 3.55 ERA) is scheduled to start for Bowie against LHP Nick Dombkowski (3-2, 3.22 ERA) for Altoona.
The next Baysox homestand is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20 – Sunday, August 25 against the Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.
Promotions for Tuesday include Military Appreciation Night with a half-price box seat ticket to those who show proof of military service. Wednesday is Woof Wednesday with all leashed and properly vaccinated dogs welcome. Thursday is Baysox Live Happy Hour with live music performed by Terry Glaze and beer specials from 5:00 – 6:30 pm, presented by Bud Light. Friday is Sneakerdome Night with a specialty sneaker showcase on the concourse. The City of Crofton will also celebrate its 60th anniversary. Saturday is Pluto Demotion Night and Bowie Pit Beef Night with game worn Pit Beef jerseys to be auctioned off online to benefit Hope House Treatment Centers. There will also be postgame fireworks. Sunday is Family Fun Day with pregame player autographs and all fans run the bases postgame.
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