EL1 Chesapeake Baysox

First Place Baysox Keep Pushing For Playoffs This Weekend

Published on August 14, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


WOW! It's getting EXCITING around here! Your Bowie Baysox are in FIRST PLACE! It's time for your voice and your cheers to be heard THIS WEEKEND and help the Baysox BEAT THE STREAKS! Come on out to the stadium this weekend as we battle the Binghamton Mets and try to beat two of the Eastern League's longest playoff streaks. The Baysox have the longest current playoff appearance drought in the league. The Baysox last appeared in the playoffs in 1997! Add to that the Baysox are the Eastern League's longest running team to not win an Eastern League championship.... so we need your cheers to help BEAT THE STREAKS in 2008!

Show your Baysox pride and lend your voice to the stadium crowd this weekend by cheering on The Winningest Professional Baseball Team In The Region as we push for the PLAYOFFS!

Oh, don't forget... PLAYOFF Ticket Strips are available NOW! See below for more information!

Have a great weekend and we hope to see you at the stadium! - LOUIE

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THE PUSH IS ON... HUGE WEEKEND OF GAMES AND EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! Series against Binghamton Will Be Fun For Everyone!

DATE TIME GAME INFO Friday August 15 7:05 pm Baysox vs. Binghamton (Class AA Affiliate of the N.Y. Mets)

FIREWORKS! Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union

9th ANNUAL NAVY NIGHT! Help celebrate Navy Night with thousands of Navy Personnel including the entire 2012 Naval Academy Plebe Class!

ORDER TICKETS: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/team.asp?SponsorID=1294

Saturday, August 16 7:05 pm Baysox vs. Binghamton (Class AA Affiliate of the N.Y. Mets)

FIREWORKS! - Sponsored by BB&T

80's PROM NIGHT! Get out your 80's prom threads and come re-live the great decade complete with fun 80's music, Prom King & Queen and so much more! Come dressed to impress in your 80's best!

Click HERE For More 80's Prom Night Information

ORDER TICKETS: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/team.asp?SponsorID=1294

Join us for a special Pre-Game Concert from popular Kids' Group MILKSHAKE! See below for show and special ticket ordering information.

Sunday, August 17 6:05 pm Baysox vs. Binghamton (Class AA Affiliate of the N.Y. Mets)

FIREWORKS! Presented by Electrical Alliance

FAN APPRECIATION DAY! Thank you Baysox fans for a GREAT 2008 season! Come on out for our final Meet The Team event of the season from 4:30 - 5:15 pm on the stadium concourse. Meet members of the 2008 Baysox team for Free autographs and photos before the game.

BAYSOX FAN APPRECIATION HAT GIVEAWAY - to the first 1,250 fans ages 6 & up courtesy of Electrical Alliance.

ORDER TICKETS: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/team.asp?SponsorID=1294

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HELP THE BAYSOX BEAT THE STREAKS AND GET YOUR PLAYOFF TICKETS TODAY!

Order your Five Game Playoff Ticket Strips TODAY! Click Here for more information on potential playoff game dates and ticket information.

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Tickets required for concertgoers ages 3 & up. Concert will start at 5:00 pm and run until 6:00 pm. Gates to the ballpark will open at 4:45 for those with concert tickets only.

Click Here for additional information and to purchase tickets for the Milkshake Concert and Baysox game.

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BAYSOX TAKE OVER FIRST PLACE IN SOUTHERN DIVISION

The Baysox have shown resilience against the Trenton Thunder this week as they have taken the first two games from them to start the series. Trenton has been the best team in the league this season, but with the two wins, the Baysox have tied Trenton with 73 wins on the season. Bowie has won 7 of their last 10 games, including 3 in a row. Akron, whom the Baysox have been chasing for the lead in the division, has won just 4 of their last 10 and have lost their last 3 games.

Records, Records, We've Got Records: Pitcher Brad Bergesen has increased his Baysox Single Season Wins record courtesy of the win on Tuesday night in Trenton. He won his 15th game of the season and stands two wins above the rest in the record books. Pitcher Julio Manon tied the Single Season Saves record with his 27th save of the season on Sunday night against New Britain. He is currently tied with Jacobo Sequea who recorded 27 saves in 2004.

Playoff Bound: It's been a while since the Baysox have tasted post-season, but they are currently poised to return to playoff position this season. With just 17 games left to play, they hold a 6.0 game lead over 3rd place Harrisburg. Of those 17 games left, The Baysox will play just 6 at home where they are 42-23 on the season. The 'Sox road record is 31-29.

Record Watch: Baysox starting pitcher David Hernandez is closing in on a record of his own. After Wednesday night's game in Trenton, Hernandez has 150 strikeouts on the season. The Single season record is 177 set by Jimmy Haynes in 1994. Hernandez should have 3 more starts this season and would need to average 9 K's per game to tie the record.

Triple Crown A Possibility Still: Current Orioles OF and 2008 Eastern League MVP candidate Lou Montanez still leads the E.L. in the Triple Crown categories with a .335 Batting Average, 26 HR's and 97 RBI's. Jeff Nettles is hot on Montanez's heels for the HR lead as Jeff is tied with Erie's Ryan Roberson with 22 HR's. Akron's Wes Hodges is 2nd in the E.L. with 86 RBI's.

Throwin' Gas: In their last 5 starts combined, Baysox pitchers David Hernandez and Chris Tillman have combined to strikeout 42 opposing batters in 27.2 innings pitched. is quietly putting together a solid season that includes his current ranking of 3rd in the E.L. in ERA (2.60) and ranking 1st in Strikeouts (137). He is on pace to challenge for the single season strikeout record of 177 set by Jimmy Haynes in 1994. With his 137 K's so far, he currently sits 7th on the Baysox single season list.

Swingin' A Hot Bat: C Matt Wieters just continues to abuse Eastern League opponents. In his last ten games, Wieters is 14-37 (.378 BA) with 3 HR's and 13 RBI's. He has also scored 8 runs. Don't wait too long to come out and see Wieters play up close. This is a star in the making right before your eyes.

Bullpen's Bullish: Felix Romero has been outstanding coming out of the Bowie bullpen in the last 10 games. He is 1-0 with 4 hits allowed in 8.1 IP while only giving up 1 run and striking out 14 batters. He has also recorded 2 saves during that time.

For more on the Baysox and for game stories after every game, log on to www.baysox.com.

Game Notes: Log on to www.baysox.com every day after 2:00 pm and check out that day's game notes. Click the link in the GAME CENTER box and you will have access to the media game notes each and every day!

On The Air: Don't forget to log on to www.baysox.com while the Baysox are on the road and listen live to radio broadcasts from the cities that the Baysox are in. Click the link in the GAME CENTER box on the right hand portion of the site to listen in.

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THIS WEEK'S GLORY DAYS GRILL FAN POLL:

Hey Fans - Your vote counts! Be sure to log onto www.baysox.com and cast your vote in the Glory Days Grill Fan Poll.

Q: If there was an award for Baysox Pitcher of the Year, which Baysox Pitcher would you vote for?

Answers: Brad Bergesen; Chris Tillman; Felix Romero; David Hernandez; Julio Manon; Jason Berken;

Log on to the Baysox website www.baysox.com and let your vote count!

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The weekly Baysox Cyber Club Newsletter is written by Baysox Assistant General Manager Phil Wrye. Questions and comments are welcome at pwrye@baysox.com. TO KEEP TRACK OF ALL BOWIE BAYSOX NEWS VISIT WWW.BAYSOX.COM The Bowie Baysox are the Class Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles & YOUR Hometown Team! Forward this message to your friends and invite them to sign up to become a member of the Baysox On Deck Online Newsletter Club by visiting www.baysox.com! If your e-mail address has changed, or you would no longer like to receive this email newsletter, please respond to info@baysox.com with NEW ADDRESS or REMOVE in the subject field.

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