Bowie Shutout by Akron on Friday Night 

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AKRON, OH. — The Bowie Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, were shutout 4-0 at the hands of the Akron RubberDucks, Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, on Friday night at Canal Park.

Akron (37-18, 74-50) went on top early courtesy of two big swings against right-handed starter Alex Pham. Akron’s Kahlil Watson opened the scoring with a two-run shot in the second, before Yordys Valdes added a solo homer in the third. Those were the first two homers allowed by Pham (L, 7-4) since June 28, who went four and two-thirds innings on Friday and struck out five.

Bowie’s bullpen held down the fort well, particularly Jakob Hernandez, as the left-hander worked two scoreless innings and struck out four batters, allowing just one hit in the process. Akron did tack on a run in the eighth against Bowie, as Watson picked up his third RBI of the night on a single.

The Baysox (25-30, 57-66) found runs hard to come by against one of the Eastern League’s top arms in right-hander Austin Pederson (W, 6-2), who struck out five and scattered five hits across six innings. Fredrick Bencosme led the charge on Friday with a pair of hits, but Ross Carver and Alaska Abney held serve out of the RubberDucks bullpen to complete the Akron shutout.

The Baysox trail the RubberDucks by 12 games in the Eastern League Southwest second half standings with 14 games remaining in the regular season. Bowie resumes its six-game set with Akron on Saturday night, as right-hander Peter Van Loon (1-1, 2.67 ERA) takes the mound for the Baysox, opposite of righty Aaron Davenport (7-4, 2.91 ERA) for the RubberDucks. First pitch is set for 6:05p.m. ET from Canal Park.

The final Baysox homestand is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3 – Sunday, September 8 against the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals.

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. There will also be a High School College Fair to interested high school students. Come and get a FREE ticket and meet with universities, colleges and trade schools. 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. It’s also HBCU Divine Nine Night as we highlight the history and experience of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their sororities and fraternities in our community. Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day with us as well and have a chance at winning a FREE large pizza from one of many local eateries. Friday is Cangrejos Fantasmas de Chesapeake night. The first 750 fans ages 13 and up will also receive a Straw Beach Hat giveaway. Saturday is a Mystery Bobblehead Giveaway night to the first 750 fans ages 13 and up. Join us for our 2nd Annual Circus Night featuring aerialists, contortionists, hand balancers, stilt walkers and more! There will also be postgame fireworks. Sunday is Family Fun Day and a Birdland Celebration with an autographed player photo giveaway to the first 1,000 fans ages three and up. There will also be a Meet the Team autograph and photo session from 11:30 am – 12:00 pm. All fans can run the bases postgame, presented by KidStrong.

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