Tucker Provides Spark As Baysox Topple Aeros
May 12, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Bowie Baysox News Release
Akron, Ohio - Left fielder Jonathan Tucker continued to be a catalyst for the Baysox offense, driving in two runs and stealing two bases as the Baysox defeated Akron 7-4. Right fielder Ambiorix Concepcion also had a big night, going 3-5 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs scored as the Baysox won their second straight over the division leading Aeros.
Baysox starter Bobby Livingston continued to pitch well, tossing six strong innings allowing two runs on six hits while walking three and fanning three. The Aeros tallied single runs in the third and fourth innings, but each time Livingston was able to settle down and control the damage as the offense took control.
Aeros lefty Ryan Edell made his first start of the season in place of Hector Rondon, who was moved to the bullpen before the game. Edell worked three scoreless innings before Rondon came on in the fourth, but the Eastern League's leader in wins struggled to find his niche as a reliever against the Baysox offense.
With one out in the fourth, Concepcion lined a double to center field off Rondon. One batter later, Tucker came through with his second single of the night, a ground ball back up the middle which plated Concepcion and tied the game at one. The left fielder followed with his second stolen base of the night, his tenth of the season, which placed him in a tie for second in the Eastern League.
The offense came calling again in the fifth. Third baseman Melvin Dorta reached on an infield single, advancing to second on a throwing error by Aeros shortstop Carlos Rivero. After moving to third on a sacrifice bunt by designated hitter Paco Figueroa, Dorta scored on a sacrifice fly by first baseman Brandon Snyder. The RBI was Snyder's team leading 21st of the season, he finished the night 2-3 to extend his league leading average to .365 on the season. Concepcion followed with his second straight double to give the Baysox a chance to take the lead with two out. Second baseman Miguel Abreu grounded a ball to first, but Beau Mills threw it away allowing Concepcion to score and putting the Baysox on top 3-2.
The Baysox extended their lead in the seventh against Akron reliever Zach Putnam. Snyder singled to start the frame, moving to second on a wild pitch. Concepcion followed with a single into center field to score Snyder and give Concepcion his ninth RBI of the season. After moving to second on a passed ball, Concepcion came around to score on Jonathan Tucker's third single of the night to extend the lead to four. Catcher Adam Donachie followed with an RBI double which plated Tucker for the third run of the inning to make the score 6-2. Baysox reliever Fredy Deza came on in place of Livingston in the bottom of the seventh. The right-hander allowed one hit, a home run to Aeros third baseman Jared Goedert, in 2.2 innings of work to earn his second hold of the season.
The Baysox got the run back in the top of the ninth, as Donachie lifted a sacrifice fly which plated Abreu for his second RBI of the night. Left-hander Chad Thall came on in the ninth and allowed a run before closing the door, striking out two while walking a batter in the final frame.
The Baysox look to break out the brooms tomorrow morning before heading back home for an eight game home stand starting Friday. The two teams will play a 10:35 a.m. matinee as LHP Troy Patton (3-0, 0.95 ERA) takes the bump against Josh Tomlin (3-1, 4.44 ERA) for the Aeros.
The Baysox 17th season as the class AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles is underway! Check out www.baysox.com to see all that's going on at the stadium this year, and don't miss a moment of the action as the Baysox attempt to bring home their first Eastern League championship. Individual game tickets and ticket packages are available now at www.baysox.com or by calling the Baysox box office at (301) 464-4865.
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