EL1 Chesapeake Baysox

Winless Baysox fall to R-Phils in extras, 6-3

Published on April 7, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


(BOWIE, MD) - The Baysox got another solid 9 innings out of their pitching staff, but it wasn't enough as the Baysox fell to the Reading Phillies 6-3 in 10 innings. The Baysox have now used 21 pitchers over 5 games, including 4 extra-inning games. In addition to the strain applied to the bullpen by the extra-inning games, Baysox starters have only gotten out of the 5th inning in 1 of the 5 games so far.

Highly touted prospect Chris Tillman got the start for the Baysox, making his AA debut.. It was his first appearance since being acquired in the trade that sent Erik Bedard to Seattle. Tillman retired the first two batters he faced before getting into trouble in the first inning. With two outs, he walked Gregg Golson, then Joey Hammond singled up the middle. Juan Tejeda then hit an infield single to third to load the bases. Jeremy Slayden was hit by a pitch, scoring Golson and Lou Marson drew a walk to score Hammond. Tillman was taken out of the game after two innings because of his pitch count.

Jim Miller and the Baysox bullpen took over. Miller allowed one run in three innings and Kam Mickolio and Rommie Lewis each pitched two scoreless innings to hold the Phillies to three runs through nine innings.

The Baysox scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to tie the game at 3. Jonathan Tucker drew a walk with one out and Kennard Jones doubled down the leftfield line. Mike Rodriguez grounded out to second base, scoring Tucker, and Blake Davis singled to center, scoring Jones.

In the 10th inning, the Baysox Bullpen finally gave in. Julio Manon relieved Rommie Lewis to start the inning, and Lou Marson doubled to left. Luke Appert moved him to third with a sacrifice bunt and Bradd Harman was intentionally walked. With runners on the corners and one out, Javon Moran hit a triple to left-center to score two runs and scored on a Neil Sellers sacrifice fly.

The Baysox failed to score in the bottom of the 10th, earning their franchise-worst 5th consecutive loss to start a season. The Baysox will look to bust out of their slump tomorrow at Belly Buster Bargain Night at 7:05 p.m. against the Reading Phillies. Fans who purchase a regularly priced lower reserved seat will receive a voucher for a free foot long hotdog, peanuts and popcorn. LHP Chris Waters (0-0, 3.00 ERA) will start for the Baysox, while RHP Drew Carpenter (1-0, 3.60 ERA) will start for the Phillies.

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