The Chesapeake Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Erie SeaWolves 8-6 in 10 innings at UPMC Park, as reported by MiLB.com. The game, attended by 6,039 fans under clear 75°F skies, saw the Baysox improve to 38-48, while the SeaWolves, the Detroit Tigers’ Double-A affiliate, fell to 54-33, maintaining their lead in the Eastern League’s Southwest Division. The contest, starting at 6:37 PM, lasted 3 hours and 9 minutes.
Late Surge Secures Victory
The Chesapeake Baysox trailed 3-2 entering the eighth inning but tied the game on an Anthony Servideo two-run single. The SeaWolves responded with a run in the eighth, but the Baysox erupted for five runs in the 10th, driven by Andy Retzbach’s two-run double and Johnnie Willems’ two-run single. The SeaWolves countered with three runs in the bottom of the 10th, sparked by Thayron Liranzo’s RBI double, but fell short. The Chesapeake Baysox’s seven hits included two doubles by Retzbach and one by Doug Hodo, while Max Clark’s solo home run led the SeaWolves’ offense.
Pitching and Defensive Highlights
Kyle Virbitsky earned the win for the Chesapeake Baysox, pitching two innings and allowing two earned runs. Starter Brandon Fruit gave up two earned runs over 4.1 innings, while relievers Houston Cooper, Yennier Ogando, and Keagan Lloyd held the SeaWolves scoreless until the 10th. Erie’s RJ Guasch took the loss, surrendering four earned runs in 1.2 innings. The Chesapeake Baysox committed two errors, including a fielding miscue by Samuel Vasquez, while the SeaWolves had three errors, including one by catcher Luis Alfonzo, who also allowed a passed ball.
Key Performances
Reed Trimble and Judson Wagner scored twice for the Chesapeake Baysox, with Trimble stealing his ninth base and Wagner adding an RBI. Retzbach’s three RBIs and Willems’ two paced the offense. For the SeaWolves, Clark scored three times, and Liranzo drove in two runs. The Chesapeake Baysox went 5-for-15 with runners in scoring position, while the SeaWolves struggled at 1-for-9, leaving eight runners on base.
Eastern League Context
The Chesapeake Baysox, fifth in the Eastern League’s Southwest Division, snapped a losing streak against the first-place SeaWolves, who won the previous two Eastern League championships. The Baysox’s 38-48 record reflects a challenging season, but their 2025 schedule includes 69 home games at Prince George’s Stadium, starting April 8 against Erie. The team’s rebranding to Chesapeake Baysox in November 2024 reflects their broader regional fanbase, drawing from 43 states. The SeaWolves remain atop the standings, led by prospects like Clark.
Looking Ahead
The Chesapeake Baysox aim to build on this victory in their series against the SeaWolves, with the next game themed as the Erie Moon Mammoths’ debut, featuring John Oliver’s attendance and postgame fireworks. Fans can follow live scores and updates on MiLB.com or listen via the Baysox’s radio broadcast .
