EL1 Chesapeake Baysox

Baysox get past Senators

Published on June 6, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


(Harrisburg, PA) - The Baysox came into Friday's contest in Harrisburg just a half game back of the Senators for first place in the Southern Division. What began as a pitcher's duel turned into a rout late as the Baysox scored eight runs in the final two innings on their way to a 9-2 victory.

Bowie opened the scoring in the top of the third when left fielder Kennard Jones smacked the first pitch he saw over the wall in left, giving the Baysox an early 1-0 lead. Baysox starter Craig Anderson had his strongest outing for Bowie this year, going 6.2 innings and giving up two runs on just three hits while striking out five.

Anderson cruised until the bottom of the seventh inning. With two outs and nobody on, left fielder Garret Guzman doubled to right field and designated hitter Lou Montz brought him in with a homerun to left, chasing Anderson from the game and putting the Senators ahead, 2-1.

With two outs and nobody on in the top of the eighth, the Bowie offense came alive. Mike Rodriguez got the rally going with a base hit into left field. Rodriguez stole second before Jonathan Tucker drew a walk, putting men on first and second and drawing a pitching change for Harrisburg. Zech Zinicola came in and promptly walked Lou Montanez to load the bases with two away. Third baseman Jeff Nettles brought Rodriguez and Tucker in to score with a single into right field and Nolan Reimold followed with a base hit of his own, scoring Montanez and putting Bowie ahead, 4-2.

The Baysox would find insurance in the form of another big hit from Jeff Nettles. With two outs and Brian Peterson on third, Mike Rodriguez knocked a double into the gap in left-center, bringing Peterson home. Jonathan Tucker drove Rodriguez in with a single to right field, increasing the Bowie lead to 6-2. Lou Montanez came up with a single of his own, putting men on first and second. Jeff Nettles put the game out of reach with a homerun to right field, collecting his fifth RBI of the game and putting Bowie ahead for good, 9-2.

Harrisburg starter Marco Estrada was impressive despite earning the loss, going 7.2 innings and giving up three runs on six hits. Bowie reliever Kam Mickolio earned the victory, his first of the year, pitching 1.1 perfect innings while striking out two. Closer Julio Manon worked the bottom of the ninth even though it was not a save opportunity. Manon was perfect also, striking out all three batters he faced.

With the victory, the Baysox (35-25) move ahead of the Senators (34-25) into first place in the Southern Division by a half a game. The Baysox look to increase that margin Saturday night, sending RHP Brad Bergesen (6-1, 2.39 ERA) to the mound in the second game of a three game set.

The Bowie Baysox are in their 16th season as the "AA" affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Baysox individual game tickets, season ticket plans, group outings, picnics and birthday parties are currently available for booking by calling the Baysox front office at (301) 464-4880.

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