5/10 - Six-Run Sixth Inning Powers Baysox, 8-5
BOWIE, Md. -- Dominant starting pitching from Bruce Zimmermann combined with a six-run sixth inning propelled the Bowie Baysox to an 8-5 win over the Richmond Flying Squirrels in front of 3,973 at Prince George's Stadium Friday night.Zimmermann cruised through the first five innings en route to his first win
BOWIE, Md. -- Dominant starting pitching from
Zimmermann cruised through the first five innings en route to his first win of the season. The lefty tied a career high with 11 strikeouts, including five of the first six Richmond batters. Two hits and a walk were the only batters to reach until the sixth inning when the Squirrels loaded the bases on a trio of walks. Zimmermann struck out
Bowie (10-24) continued their recent offensive surge immediately, taking a 1-0 lead after one inning.
After Richmond (11-20) left the bases loaded in the sixth inning, the Baysox loaded the bases themselves half an inning later and cashed in with a six-run frame to expand the lead to 7-0.
The third consecutive walk kept the inning alive for
McCoy reached safely in all four plate appearances, scoring three times on three hits and a walk. The final run came in the seventh inning. A walk and a McKenna double set the table for
The Baysox and Flying Squirrels continue their three-game weekend series Saturday night at 6:35 p.m., when RHP
Off the field, the Baysox will celebrate students from Prince George's County, Montgomery County and Washington, D.C., who completed the Read & Hit a Home Run Reading Program. Additionally, six former Negro League baseball players are scheduled to attend as part of our tribute to the Negro Leagues. Fans can meet these athletes and get their autographs following a special on-field pregame ceremony.
Fans also will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers with interactive exhibits and re-enactors on display on the concourse. After the game, the Baysox will host the second fireworks show of the season, courtesy of Educational Systems Federal Credit Union.