EL1 Chesapeake Baysox

Rain Delays The Inevitable

Published on June 18, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


(Bowie, MD) - The Baysox got another great outing from starter Chris Tillman but could not get to Akron's pitching Wednesday night, dropping their second straight to the Aeros, 4-0. Adam Loewen pitched two innings in relief, allowing a run on one hit. Rain delayed the start of the game almost two hours before play began, but the game was completed without further interruption.

The Baysox picked up three of their six hits in the bottom of the first, but failed to capitalize. Jonathan Tucker led off with a single, but was caught attempting to steal second base. Lou Montanez and Jeff Nettles each picked up base hits to left, but were stranded on first and second when Nolan Reimold popped out to end the inning.

The Aeros opened the scoring in the top of the second. With two outs, Matt Whitney drew a walk and moved to second on a wild pitch by Tillman. Stephen Head brought him in with a single up the middle and Akron went ahead, 1-0. Tillman settled down after that, allowing just the one run on three hits while striking out six.

Akron picked up some insurance in the top of the eighth when Trevor Crowe led off with a single and advanced to second on a passed ball by Brian Peterson. Crowe moved up to third on a groundout by Josh Rodriguez and Chris Gimenez brought him in with a sacrifice fly, increasing the lead to 2-0.

The Aeros added two more in the eighth. With one out and designated hitter Matt Whitney on first, Brandon Chaves singled to left field. Jose Constanza slapped one up the middle, moving Chaves up to third and bringing Whitney in to score. Felix Romero made a wild pickoff attempt to first, allowing Chaves to come in and score the final run of the game.

Baysox starter Chris Tillman picked up his second loss of the season, despite another impressive outing. He never let his team's lack of run support affect his approach on the mound and didn't lay the blame on his offense, "I did what I could, I focus on what I need to do and I let them take care of their job. Can't worry about them. I just didn't get it done tonight. I had all my pitches but I just didn't get it done."

Loewen made his first appearance for Bowie after beginning his rehab in Frederick's bullpen. He had been limited to one inning in previous outings, but went two innings Wednesday, "This was my first time going two innings in my rehab assignment. My location wasn't there tonight, I was throwing strikes, but I was all over the zone. But everything went well, I felt fine so that's the main thing."

With the loss Wednesday, the Baysox fall to 41-29, a game back of first place Akron. Bowie will send RHP Jason Berken (4-2, 4.83 ERA) to the hill for the finale against RHP Steven Wright (0-0, 0.00 ERA). Great seats are still available at www.baysox.com.

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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