Baysox's Late Recovery Attempt Fails to Succeed
The Chesapeake Baysox faced the Altoona Curve in a series of close games during June 2023, showcasing impressive offensive performances but ultimately ending with more losses than wins.
The series began on June 25th, with Altoona securing a 4-2 victory. The game remained tied at 2-2 until the decisive moment in the 8th inning when Nick Cimillo hit a two-RBI double, giving Altoona the lead. The Curve's strong pitching and bullpen efforts proved too much for the Baysox's offense to overcome [2].
On June 27th, the Baysox managed a walk-off 4-3 victory in a thrilling 10-inning match. Doug Hodo provided the winning run with an RBI double, while Max Wagner capitalised on an Altoona error to add two more runs [3]. However, the series finale on June 29th saw the Baysox lose 6-4, despite a strong start that saw them take a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Altoona fought back with four runs in the third and maintained the lead despite a two-run homer by Tyler O’Neill [1].
Individual offensive performances from players such as Silas Ardoin, Max Wagner, Tyler O’Neill, and Doug Hodo highlighted the Baysox's resilience. However, the team struggled to contain Altoona’s offense, particularly in the middle innings, and bullpen struggles contributed to the losses [1][2][3].
The Baysox’s record against Altoona in this period was about 1-3 or 1-5, depending on the exact series span noted, suggesting challenges in maintaining leads and closing out games against Altoona’s pitching staff.
Chesapeake's bullpen, with the fourth-best ERA in Double-A (3.02), has been a strong point for the team, despite the series results [1].
The series between the Chesapeake Baysox and Altoona Curve continues tomorrow evening at Prince George's Stadium. Levi Wells (0-4, 3.27) will start for the Baysox, while Alessandro Ercolani (1-6, 4.25) will start for Altoona.
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References: [1] ESPN, (2023). Chesapeake Baysox lose series finale to Altoona Curve 6-4. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35085177 [2] MLB.com, (2023). Altoona Curve edge Chesapeake Baysox 4-2. [online] Available at: https://www.mlb.com/news/altoona-curve-edge-chesapeake-baysox-4-2/c-341584160 [3] The Baltimore Sun, (2023). Chesapeake Baysox edge Altoona Curve 4-3 in walk-off fashion. [online] Available at: https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-chesapeake-baysox-edge-altoona-curve-4-3-in-walk-off-fashion-20230627-75g3k4j75fh77d3l5j66z5qk3q-story.html
Despite their impressive offensive performances during the series against the Altoona Curve, the Chesapeake Baysox struggled to secure wins, with the outcome often determined by the middle innings and bullpen struggles. The upcoming games between the two teams will showcase pitching duels involving Levi Wells and Alessandro Ercolani, as both teams aim to secure victory in the MLB's Double-A league.
