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Baysox cap road trip on positive note

May 29, 2006 - Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


The Baysox offense, got off to a quick start on Monday as the visitors were able to put up 2-first inning runs, something they've had trouble doing all season long, helping them to a 9-6 win over Akron. Jeff Fiorentino, slapped a single to center to lead off the game. Fiorentino, was followed by Brooks Badeaux who hit his third homer of the season, a two-run shot, putting the Baysox ahead early, 2-0.

The Aeros were able to put one run up in the bottom of the frame, off of a Kevin Kouzmanoff RBI Groundout, cutting the Bowie lead to, 2-1. The Baysox struck again in the third, with two outs Cory Keylor singled to right, setting up Mario Delgado, who connected for his fourth homer of the season, a two-run shot, putting the Baysox ahead 4-1. The Aeros though would start to pick away at Baysox starter Matt Bruback in the bottom of the third two runs of their own. With two runners on, Eider Torres tripled to center. Javi Herrera and Brad Snyder scored, cutting the Baysox lead to 4-3.

The Baysox would relinquish that lead in the fourth, thanks in part to a Javi Herrera 2-RBI single on a fly ball to right field. Ryan Mulhern and Shaun Larkin scored, putting the Baysox behind 5-4.

Baysox starter Matt Bruback was then replaced after the inning, giving way to Brian Forystek, who pitched three innings in relief, with 5 K's. Forystek only gave up one hit which proved to be costly in extending the Aeros lead. In the seventh inning, Aeros' slugger Brad Snyder took advantage of a Forystek offering with a solo shot to right, his seventh of the season, putting the Baysox behind, 6-4.

The Baysox would put up five runs in the final two frames, securing the victory in comeback fashion. Tripper Johnson singled in Noah Hall for a run in the eighth, putting the Baysox behind only one run 6-5. Johnson also scored in the eighth, when Brooks Badeaux was walked with the bases loaded, tying the game at 6.

Two wild pitches, by Aeros reliever Kyle Collins in the same at bat, plated first Tony Alvarez for a 7-6 Baysox lead and then, Tripper Johnson scored on a wild pitch putting the Baysox ahead 8-6. Gera Alvarez capped off the Baysox scoring with an RBI single to center plating Ryan Hubele, for the 9-6 Baysox lead.

Baysox closer Marino Salas, replaced winning pitcher Nick McCurdy to record his 12th save of the season, giving up only one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth for the Aeros.

ON DECK: The Baysox return home from one of their toughest road trips of the season, to take on Erie at 7:05 at Prince George's Stadium. RHP Tim Kester will make his home debut for the Baysox vs. the SeaWolves. Tomorrow is a Dollar Dayz game, sponsored by the Pennysaver. All General Admission seats to tomorrow's game are just $1.00. Tickets can be purchased online at www.baysox.com or by calling the Baysox ticket office at (301) 464-4851.

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