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Four-run eighth lifts Baysox over RubberDucks in series opener

Baysox collect seven extra-base hits in victory
(Joe Noyes)
July 23, 2024

BOX SCORE AKRON, OH. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, used a four-run eighth inning to defeat the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, in a 6-5 win from Canal Park on Tuesday afternoon. After neither side scored in the first four

BOX SCORE

AKRON, OH. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, used a four-run eighth inning to defeat the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, in a 6-5 win from Canal Park on Tuesday afternoon.

After neither side scored in the first four innings, Ryan Higgins broke the ice in the fifth and launched a two-run homer off Akron starting right-hander Aaron Davenport to grab the first lead of the game. Higgins has now reached base in seven consecutive games.

Bowie (10-12, 42-48) starting right-hander Ryan Long set down the first 14 batters faced before Milan Tolentino hit a solo homer in the fifth to cut the two-run lead in half.

In the sixth, Long was one out away from completing the inning but allowed back-to-back solo homers to Petey Halpin and Alexfri Planez to give Akron a 3-2 lead. The 24-year-old right-hander matched his career-high with six innings pitched on the afternoon and allowed three runs on four hits with no walks and six strikeouts in a no-decision.

The Baysox retook the lead in the eighth with four runs across on six hits. Jud Fabian hammered his 15th homer of the season off Akron right-hander Davis Sharpe (L, 3-2) to tie the score at three. The Orioles No. 11 prospect leads all active Eastern League players in home runs this season and has homered in back-to-back contests.

With men on the corners, one out, and TT Bowens at the plate, Akron right-hander Bradley Hanner delivered a wild pitch, which allowed Samuel Basallo to score from third and give Bowie a 4-3 lead. Three pitches later, Bowens grounded an RBI single to left-center to double the Baysox lead. Frederick Bencosme drove in Bowie’s sixth run of the game with an RBI double to right-center to bring home Bowens.

Akron (15-7, 52-39) pulled within one after a two-run homer by Yordys Valdes in the bottom of the eighth but right-hander Wandisson Charles (S, 1) shut the door in the ninth with a 1-2-3 inning to secure a series opening victory for the Baysox.

Right-hander Lincoln Henzman (W, 2-2) received the win after dealing a perfect seventh inning with one strikeout.

Bowie’s seven extra-base hits on the afternoon matches a season-high set on May 7 vs Akron.

The Baysox continue their six-game road trip against the RubberDucks tomorrow night at 6:35 pm. RHP Seth Johnson (0-6, 2.66 ERA) is scheduled to start for Bowie against RHP Tommy Mace (7-3, 3.75 ERA) for Akron.

The next Baysox homestand is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30 – Sunday, August 4 against the Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.

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!

Ticket plans, group offers, and single game tickets are on sale for the 2024 season. For more information, call 301-805-6000, or visit us online at Baysox.com. Stay up to date with the latest team news and promotional info by following the Baysox on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

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