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Baysox Swept in Season-Opening Series

April 10, 2016 - Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


Bowie, Md. - Despite a late rally, the Baysox fell to Akron 5-4 Sunday afternoon to allow the RubberDucks to complete the rain-shortened three-game series sweep. The Baysox twice trailed by four runs in the game, but were able to score three runs late in the game against the Akron bullpen to nearly complete the comeback.

Baltimore Orioles RHP Kevin Gausman made the start for the Baysox on a Major League Rehab Assignment. He pitched two innings and allowed one unearned run on four hits while striking out two and walking one in the loss. RHP Parker Bridwell pitched four innings behind Gausman.

Akron got on the board first in the top of the third inning against Gausman. After singles from Eric Stamets and Clint Frazier, Bradley Zimmer reached on a fielding error by second baseman Corban Joseph that allowed Stamets to score and give the RubberDucks a 1-0 lead.

The RubberDucks added to the lead in the top of the fourth inning against Bridwell. After singles from Jordan Smith and Alex Monsalve, Todd Hankins hit a three-run homer to left field to extend the Akron lead to 4-0.

The Baysox got on the board in the bottom of the fifth inning against Akron starter Michael Peoples. Drew Dosch hit a two-out double to right field, moved to third base on a wild pitch and scored on a Glynn Davis single to make the score 4-1.

Hankins hit his second home run of the game to left field - this time a solo shot - to give Akron a 5-1 lead in the sixth inning.

The Baysox rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Akron bullpen. Reliever Justin Brantley hit a batter and walked two more to load the bases with no outs. Adrian Marin then singled to bring home a run before Louis Head replaced Brantley on the mound. Drew Dosch and Glynn Davis then each brought home a run to cut the Akron lead to 5-4.

Bowie is home through Wednesday, April 13 for a seven-game homestand against the Akron RubberDucks and Erie SeaWolves. Promotional highlights include Mutt Monday, April 11 at 6:35 p.m. and Dollar Dog Night Tuesday, April 12 beginning at 6:35 p.m.

The 2016 Bowie Baysox season is presented by Money One Federal Credit Union. The Baysox are the 2015 Eastern League Champions! Bowie opens its 24th season as the Class AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles at home Thursday, April 7 against the Akron RubberDucks at 6:35 p.m. Single game tickets are now on sale at www.baysox.com.

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