Three-run eighth ends Baysox win streak on Sunday

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BOWIE, MD. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, saw their season-best five game win streak end on Sunday against the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, in a 5-4 loss on Sunday afternoon from Prince George’s Stadium.

Bowie (18-21, 50-57) scored three runs in the first two innings against Harrisburg starting right-hander Chase Solesky. Samuel Basallo lined an RBI single in the first inning three batters in before Dylan Beavers laced a two-run single in the second.

Basallo hits it where they ain't

By the way, he's 10-for-19 this week pic.twitter.com/lWZGVpKbYq

— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) August 11, 2024

Basallo is batting .432 in the month of August and his 102 hits on the season is tied for the second-most in the Eastern League.

Starting right-hander Patrick Reilly made his first Double-A start and pitched three scoreless innings but ran into trouble in the fourth. He allowed two unearned runs after two errors. Yohandy Morales singled home Harrisburg’s (13-26, 51-57) first run of the game before CJ Stubbs scored from third on a wild pitch from Reilly.

The Orioles No. 15 prospect finished the day going four innings, allowing two runs on three hits over four strikeouts and one walk in a no decision.

Donta’ Williams added a fourth Baysox run in the sixth inning with an RBI single to extend the lead to 4-2. The 25-year-old recorded a game-high three hits and went 7-for-14 in the series.

Donta' dunks one to double the lead 😁 pic.twitter.com/vv5ZbDqMEe

— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) August 11, 2024

Right-handed reliever Ryan Long (L, 0-6) threw three perfect innings of relief, but the Senators took the lead against him in the eighth. After a third Baysox error of the game to begin the inning and a double by Cody Wilson, JT Arruda made it a one-run game with a sacrifice fly before Daylen Lile tied the score at four with an RBI single in an at-bat that lasted 13 pitches. Andrew Pinckney drove home Lile from first with a go-ahead double to right-center to give Harrisburg its first lead at 5-4.

Harrisburg right-hander Holden Powell (W, 3-6) collected the win with 1.1 innings of scoreless relief and right-hander Daison Acosta (S, 2) picked up his second save of the season with a scoreless ninth.

The Baysox offense grounded into inning-ending double plays in the eighth and ninth innings to end the game.

The Baysox begin a six-game road trip against the Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, on Tuesday, August 13 at 6:00 pm from Peoples Natural Gas Field.

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 60^th 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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