BOWIE, Md. — The Akron RubberDucks swept a doubleheader against the Bowie Baysox on May 14, 2025, at Prince George’s Stadium, winning Game 1 by a score of 7-5 and Game 2 by 6-1. The victories improved Akron’s record to 23-12, solidifying their first-place standing in the Eastern League Southwest Division, while the Baysox fell to 16-18, remaining fifth in the division.
In Game 1, the RubberDucks rallied from a 5-1 deficit, powered by Jorge Burgos’ four RBIs and Dayan Frias’ three hits, including a solo home run in the fourth. Trailing 5-1 after Bowie’s four-run fourth inning, Akron responded with three runs in the fifth, sparked by Burgos’ two-run single, and took the lead in the sixth with another Burgos RBI single and Frias’ run-scoring hit. Rodney Boone earned the win, allowing five runs over five innings, while Jake Miller secured his second save. Daniel Lloyd took the loss for Bowie, surrendering three runs in 1.1 innings. Max Wagner and Tavian Josenberger homered for the Baysox, with Noelberth Romero driving in two runs.
Game 2 saw the RubberDucks jump out to a 5-0 lead in the first two innings, driven by Burgos’ two-run homer and Jake Fox’s solo shot off Juan Nuñez, who took the loss after allowing five runs in 1.2 innings. Guy Lipscomb’s two-run double in the first extended Akron’s lead. Davis Sharpe earned the win, pitching three scoreless innings in relief, while Bowie’s lone run came in the seventh on Luis Valdez’s sacrifice fly. The Baysox managed only four hits, with Douglas Hodo III collecting two. Defensive miscues, including a throwing error by Frederick Bencosme, aided Akron’s early outburst.
Akron’s offense was consistent across both games. Burgos led Game 1 with two hits and four RBIs, while Frias went 3-for-3. In Game 2, Burgos again had two hits, including his seventh homer, and Fox contributed a homer and an RBI. The RubberDucks drew nine walks in Game 1 and five in Game 2, with Travis Bazzana walking four times total and stealing two bases in Game 2. For the Baysox, Jeremiah Jackson had three hits in Game 1, including two doubles, and Josenberger added two hits and a homer. Bowie struggled with runners in scoring position, going 2-for-8 in Game 1 and 1-for-5 in Game 2.
Key moments included Akron’s base-running aggression, with stolen bases by Joe Lampe and Burgos in Game 1, and Bazzana, Alex Mooney, and Frias in Game 2. Bowie’s defense faltered, with errors by Jackson and Haskin in Game 1 and Bencosme in Game 2. The Baysox also left seven runners on base in Game 1, hindering their comeback efforts. In Game 2, Sharpe’s pickoff of Hodo at first base in the second inning quelled a potential rally.
The doubleheader, played under drizzle in Game 1 and overcast skies in Game 2, drew 5,978 fans for the second game. Game 1 lasted two hours and 19 minutes, starting at 11:06 a.m. EDT, while Game 2 ran for two hours and 18 minutes, with a first pitch at 2:03 p.m. EDT. Temperatures were 68 degrees for Game 1 and 70 degrees for Game 2, with winds at 5-7 mph.
Akron’s pitching staff managed Bowie’s offense effectively after early struggles. In Game 1, Boone allowed five runs but was backed by scoreless relief from Zane Morehouse and Miller. In Game 2, Rorik Maltrud, Sharpe, Shawn Rapp, and Carter Spivey combined to limit the Baysox to one run, with Sharpe’s three innings setting the tone. Bowie’s starters faltered, with Trace Bright and Nuñez combining for eight runs allowed across both games.
The sweep underscores Akron’s dominance in the division, leveraging timely hitting and aggressive base running. For Bowie, the losses highlight pitching and defensive inconsistencies, despite offensive flashes from Jackson and Josenberger. The RubberDucks’ ability to capitalize on Baysox mistakes proved decisive in both contests.
