EL1 Chesapeake Baysox

Offense On Display In Erie

Published on April 14, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


ERIE, PA - The Baysox pounded out 16 hits including Brandon Snyder's second home run of the season to go with five strong innings from Jason Berken, giving the Baysox the 7-2 win over the SeaWolves Tuesday night in Erie. Every starter for the Baysox reached base at least once and hitters one through five all had multi-hit games as they roughed up SeaWolves starter Jonah Nickerson, who allowed eleven hits and five earned runs, failing to get out of the fourth inning as the Baysox jumped out to a five run lead.

The onslaught started in the second inning when Dave Krynzel led off the inning with a single. Krynzel stole second and two batters later Melvin Dorta singled him home with the first of his three hits on the night, taking second on the throw home. Paco Figueroa followed with a double of his own, chasing home Dorta and giving Figueroa his first RBI of 2009.

The Baysox got on the board again in the third inning as Brandon Snyder led off the inning with his second home run of the season, extending his hitting streak to a season-long six games and giving him his 7th RBI of the season. Snyder finished the night 2-5 which actually lowered his average to .461, despite posting his fourth multi-hit game of the season.

Baysox hitters kept their foot on the gas in the fourth inning, as Melvin Dorta singled to lead off the inning and Paco Figueroa again chased him home with his second RBI double of the night. They would add another run in the fifth when Ambiorix Concepcion tagged the Nickerson offering for a double, chasing Nickerson from the game and bringing on Josh Kite. Kite walked Jeff Fiorentino before giving up an RBI single to Melvin Dorta to make the lead five before Erie was able to score a hit off Baysox starter Jason Berken.

Berken rebounded nicely after taking the loss in his first start, striking out five while allowing two hits and two earned runs over five innings. He carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning, but Erie got on the board when Berken walked back-to-back walks to start the fifth and followed it up with back-to-back RBI singles making the score 5-2. Fredy Deza came on in relief of Berken, and went 2.2 innings allowing just one hit and not walking a batter while setting down five by way of the strikeout.

Bowie added two insurance runs in the bottom of the eighth inning off SeaWolves reliever Ramon Garcia. Paco Figueroa walked with one out, and Jonathan Tucker followed with a double which chased home Figueroa. After a groundout by Brandon Snyder, Guillermo Rodriguez stepped to the plate and smashed a double of his own which scored Tucker giving the Baysox catcher his first RBI of the season.

Chad Thall came on to close the door for the Baysox, striking out three and walking two in 1.1 innings of work. The big lefty has been a steady force out of the bullpen, striking out six and not allowing a hit thus in his four appearances (4.0 IP). The Baysox look to break out the brooms as they go for the series sweep tomorrow when RHP Jake Arrieta (0-0, 0.00 ERA) goes up against SeaWolves LHP Jon Kibler (0-0, 6.75 ERA). Game time is set for 6:35.

The Baysox 17th season as the class AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles is underway! The team will play its first game at Prince George's Stadium on Thursday, April 16. 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 ticket sales department at (301) 464-4865.

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