Willems Hits Fifth Homer in Eight Games in Loss to Richmond
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Willems Hits Fifth Homer in Eight Games in Loss to Richmond

Published on August 23, 2025 under Eastern League (EL)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


BOWIE, MD - The Chesapeake Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, fell to the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, on Saturday night by a final score of 4-2.

The first hitter of the game, Bo Davidson, put Richmond (24-25, 45-71) on top with a solo home run. In the second, Sabin Ceballos hit another solo blast, putting the Flying Squirrels up two.

Creed Willems tied the game for Chesapeake (19-31, 50-67) in the third with a towering two-run home run. He extended his hitting streak to ten games and this was his fifth homer in that span.

Reed Trimble extended his hitting streak to eight games with a pair of hits.

Richmond starter Trystan Vrieling went 3.1 innings and allowed two runs. He was relieved by Ian Villers (W, 2-1), Marques Johnson and Tyler Vogel (S, 3), who combined for 5.2 shutout innings.

Juaron Watts-Brown got the start for Chesapeake and pitched 4.1 innings, allowing two runs while striking out four. Gerald Ogando (L, 1-2) entered in relief and tossed 1.1 innings where he allowed one run. Ryan Long and Peter Van Loon followed with 3.1 innings of one-run ball.

Richmond added two more runs on a Turner Hill RBI single and another Davidson solo homer in the sixth and seventh innings.

Chesapeake and Richmond conclude their series tomorrow afternoon at Prince George's Stadium. Michael Forret (1-0, 0.00) will start for Chesapeake against Richmond's Jack Choate (4-5, 3.32). First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m.

Single-game tickets, ticket plans, and group offers for the 2025 season are currently on sale. For more information on the Baysox schedule, tickets, and the latest team news, fans can call (301) 805-6000, visit Baysox.com, or follow the team on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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