Thriller Ends in Extra Innings as Oyster Catchers Take a Stroll off the Curve!
The Chesapeake Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, secured a nail-biting walk-off victory against the Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, in a 10-inning game on June 27, 2025.
The game began with a strong pitching performance from Levi Wells for the Baysox, who kept the Curve scoreless over the first five innings. Doug Hodo provided the Baysox with an early lead in the second inning, hitting a double that scored the first run of the game and marked his 15th RBI of the season.
The Baysox extended their lead in the third inning, with two additional runs crossing the plate following a ground ball error. However, Altoona fought back in the sixth inning, pulling within one run due to an errant pickoff throw and a broken bat RBI infield single.
In the ninth inning, Altoona tied the game at three with a solo home run by Nick Cimillo, his fifth of the season. The game then headed into extra innings, where the Baysox showcased their resilience.
In the 10th inning, Reed Trimble delivered the walk-off hit, scoring the winning run. This came after a sacrifice bunt by Noelberth Romero advanced the placed runner. Wilkin Ramos (L, 2-2) was the losing pitcher for Altoona in the thrilling contest.
Kyle Virbitsky pitched a scoreless 10th inning for Chesapeake, keeping the game tied and setting the stage for Trimble's heroics. Keagan Gillies maintained a strong pitching performance for the Baysox, pitching a scoreless seventh and eighth inning, with a 1.15 ERA this season.
The Chesapeake Baysox won the game with a final score of 4-3 in 10 innings, improving their record to 9-6 in extra innings this season. The teams will face each other again on June 28, with Braxton Bragg (2-1, 1.85) starting for Chesapeake and Antwone Kelly making his Double-A debut for Altoona.
For those interested in attending the game, single-game tickets, ticket plans, and group offers for the 2025 season are currently on sale. Game five of the series is scheduled for Saturday evening at Prince George's Stadium.
For the latest schedule and updates, it is recommended to check the official Chesapeake Baysox website or the Minor League Baseball website. Fans can call (301) 805-6000, visit Baysox.com, or follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information.
In the midst of the nail-biting 10-inning game on June 27, 2025, Reed Trimble delivered a walk-off hit for the Chesapeake Baysox, securing a victory in the MLB's Double-A league against the Altoona Curve. The following evening, the teams will face each other again in game five of the series, with Keagan Gillies expected to maintain his strong pitching performance for the Baysox, who will be looking to improve their record in extra innings this season.
