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Published on May 15, 2003 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


Last Friday, fans at the ballpark for Southern Maryland Reading Night received Cheerstix complements of Besche Oil. The Baysox finished up their homestand last night vs. the Akron Aeros, and left this morning for a 12-game road trip. The team and fans will return to the ballpark on May 27th for lots of fun promotions like the Senior Health Fair, Singles Night, Prince Goerge's County Reading Night and the Baysox Tribute to the Negro Leagues! Don't miss out!

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BAYSOX TO HOST FIFTH ANNUAL BOWIE RELAY FOR LIFE

Event to Raise Money for American Cancer Society this Weekend

The Baysox are proud to host the Fifth Annual Bowie Relay for Life this weekend at Prince George's Stadium. The event will kick off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and conclude at 7:00 a.m. Saturday. More than 45 teams of citizens will take turns walking around the warning track throughout the night to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Teams can register to participate on the day of the event, and space is STILL AVAILABLE for anyone who wishes to camp out on the baseball field of Prince George's Stadium for a $100 donation. All donations will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information or to reserve your spot on the field, contact Kristen Daffin at (301) 464-3853 or kdaffin@baysox.com.

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FIRST EVER BAYSOX GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR JUNE 2ND

Foursomes Still Available!

The Baysox have made plans for their First Annual Charity Golf Tournament! The tournament, with proceeds benefiting the Steve Bechler Memorial Account, will be held June 2nd at Renditions Golf Course in Davidsonville. A VERY limited number of foursomes are still available for $600 and includes greens fees, range balls, unlimited beer and snacks during the round and a West Texas BBQ following golf. Individual spots are also available for $175. To reserve your group's space, contact Baysox Communications Director Andy Frankel at (301) 464-4851 or afrankel@baysox.com today!

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BAYSOX SWAP SHUTOUTS, RAINES AMONG LEAGUE LEADERS IN SEVERAL CATEGORIES

The Baysox and Akron Aeros exchanged shutout victories in the first two games of their three-game series this week. On Monday, Brian Forystek (pictured left) and three Bowie relievers combined th blank the Aeros, 3-0. Forystek, along with Dave Borkowski, John Parrish and Aaron Rakers held Akron to only two hits. Tim Raines, Jr. went 4-for-4 and is now batting .314, the 11th best mark in the Eastern League. His 17 stolen bases and 29 runs scored are tops in the league. The Aeros returned the favor on Tuesday night, shutting out the Baysox, 4-0, behind a complete-game shutout by Jeremy Guthrie. Bowie is now 17-18, three games behind division-leading Akron in the EL Southern Division.

The Baysox wrapped up their six-game homestand on Wednesday night with a 13-3 loss and hit the road for a season-high, 12-game road trip to Trenton, Portland and New Britain. However, the Baysox return home on May 27 to an action-packed promotional schedule. May 28 is a Senior Health Fair and Seat Cushion Giveaway with a special 11:05 a.m. start time. On May 31, the Baysox will host a Tribute to the Negro Leagues, with the first 1,500 fans receiving a Negro Leagues Baseball Cap. Come check out YOUR HOMETOWN TEAM, who will be wearing the old Homestead Grey uniforms. Click here to get your tickets TODAY!

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KICK OFF YOUR SUMMER BY PLAYING WITH THE PROS!

Baysox Announce First Annual Youth Baseball Day Camp Have a blast with Baysox players and coaches in the first-ever, two-day Bowie Baysox Youth Baseball Day Camp June 24th and 25th! For just $89, kids ages 9-16 can participate in professional instruction from Baysox players and coaches, receive lunch and dinner on both days and attend both Baysox games after each day's clinics! Registration is limited to the first 200 applicants, so don't delay, call (301) 464-4880 for more information or click HERE for a printable version of the flyer and registration form. ------------------------------

KEEP THE YoYo MAN AT PRINCE GEORGE'S STADIUM!

The YoYo Man, a concourse staple for many years of Baysox baseball, is searching for a Baysox fan in the local market to operate his business at the ballpark this season. To take advantage of this unique business opportunity, call Dave at 888-646-5348.

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