8/12: Zimmermann Dominates In 3-1 Baysox Debut
BOWIE, Md. - LHP Bruce Zimmermann held the Hartford Yard Goats to a run over five innings to help the Bowie Baysox sweep a rain-shortened series with a 3-1 win in six innings in front of 6,530 at Dunkin' Donuts Park Sunday evening.
BOWIE, Md. - LHP
In his first start since July 27 with Double-A the Double-A Mississippi Braves, the lefty made his first start as a member of the Baltimore Orioles farm system. After allowing a first-inning run, Zimmermann scattered three hits over the final four innings, striking out five Yard Goats (53-63).
Zimmermann evaded a couple potential Hartford threats through the middle innings of the scheduled doubleheader's first game. After a fielding error placed a runner on second base with one out in the third inning, the native Marylander needed seven pitches to strike
All of the Baysox (54-62) offense came in the first inning during an immediate three-run rally. Hartford starter
Game two of the doubleheader was cancelled after a torrential storm that delayed action in game one for more than one hour. It will not be rescheduled, which means that the Baysox return home Tuesday night for a doubleheader with the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Game one begins at 6:05 p.m. from Prince George's Stadium, with another Dollar Dog Night and pregame Happy Hour. All hot dogs are $1, while draft beers will be sold for $2. Pantera's Terry Glaze will also be performing live in the left field picnic area prior to the game.