Baysox walked off by Curve in 11 innings on Saturday
BOX SCORE ALTOONA, PA. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, were defeated by the Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, by a final of 7-6 in 11 innings on Saturday night from Peoples Natural Gas Field. Bowie (21-23, 53-59) took a 5-1
ALTOONA, PA. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, were defeated by the Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, by a final of 7-6 in 11 innings on Saturday night from Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Bowie (21-23, 53-59) took a 5-1 lead through three and a half innings after an RBI double from Dylan Beavers, RBI triple from Frederick Bencosme and RBI singles from Tavian Josenberger, Ryan Higgins and Jud Fabian.
Beavers gets us going 👍 pic.twitter.com/ACi2dzJhzN
— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) August 17, 2024
Bencosme seizes the lead! pic.twitter.com/nBcw7DmX3O
— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) August 17, 2024
Beavers collected a game-high three hits, his fourth straight multi-hit game, and is 9-for-20 in the series. Josenberger stole a career-high four bases and recorded his first Double-A RBI and Higgins collected two hits and two RBI.
First Double-A RBI for Tavian Josenberger! 👏 pic.twitter.com/I3zebvTja2
— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) August 17, 2024
Altoona (18-26, 47-66) pulled within a run in the bottom of the fourth on a three-run homer by Brendan Dixon off starting right-hander Patrick Reilly. The Orioles No. 15 prospect threw 4.1 innings and gave up four runs on three hits across three walks and three strikeouts in a no-decision.
In the sixth, a wild pitch from Ryan Long scored Sammy Siani from third to tie the game at five. Long threw 5.1 innings of relief and gave up two runs on two hits with four strikeouts and one walk.
With the game tied at five after nine innings, the Baysox took a 6-5 lead in the 10th on a sacrifice bunt from Higgins to bring home Josenberger from third. The Curve tied the game in the bottom of the 10th on a fielder’s choice to first base from Tsung-Che Cheng.
The safety squeeze from Ryan Higgins gives us the lead! pic.twitter.com/W2Tzu12GFZ
— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) August 18, 2024
After Bowie failed to score in the 11th, Altoona’s Tres Gonzalez led off the bottom of the inning against right-hander Nick Richmond (L, 4-1) with a bunt in front of the plate. Samuel Basallo picked up the ball and threw the ball down the right field line, scoring Siani from second base to win the game for the Curve.
It’s the second walk-off win for Altoona this week.
Right-hander Eddy Yean (W, 6-4) picked up the win for Altoona after pitching the 10th and 11th .
The Baysox conclude their six-game road series against the Curve tomorrow at 6:00 pm from Peoples Natural Gas Field. RHP Alex Pham (5-3, 4.67 ERA) is scheduled to start for Bowie against RHP Po-Yu Chen (4-8, 4.15 ERA) for Altoona.
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 60th 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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