Altoona secures victory in Game 2, besting Baysox
The Chesapeake Baysox faced a 4-2 defeat against the Altoona Curve in a close-fought game at Prince George's Stadium on Wednesday night.
Nestor German, the Baysox's starter, pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs, and recording five strikeouts and no walks. Despite his strong performance, German could not secure the win, with Justin Meis (2-1) earning the victory for Altoona.
In the sixth inning, Yaqui Rivera entered the game, retiring the final out of the inning and pitching a clean seventh. The Baysox managed to tie the game at two in the seventh, with Alfredo Velasquez driving in a run with a double.
However, Altoona regained the lead in the bottom of the eighth, scoring two runs. The runs were driven in by a Nick Cimillo two-RBI double off Walter Pennington, who was credited with the loss (0-1). Wilkin Ramos secured a save (3) for Altoona in the game.
The series between the Chesapeake Baysox and Altoona Curve continues tomorrow evening. Trey Gibson will start for the Baysox, while Po-Yu Chen will take the mound for Altoona. Fans can purchase tickets, ticket plans, and group offers for the 2025 season by calling (301) 805-6000, visiting Baysox.com, or following the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information.
Though specific statistics for Nestor German in June 2022 could not be found, it is worth noting that as of June 2025, German was recognised as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week, indicating his strong performance in the league. German has a 2.49 ERA in the month of June, pitching 21.2 innings.
The Baysox will look to bounce back tomorrow and level the series against the Curve. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the team at Prince George's Stadium for what promises to be an exciting game.
Nestor German, despite his impressive performance with five strikeouts and no walks in the MLB game on Wednesday, could not secure a win. In June 2025, German was recognized as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week, indicating his strong performance in the league.
