On July 23, 2025, the Chesapeake Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, clinched a 6-3 victory against the Altoona Curve at Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The win improved the Baysox’s record to 41-49, keeping them competitive in the Eastern League’s Southwest Division. For Southern Maryland fans, the Chesapeake Baysox’s performance showcased their resilience and offensive strength in a tightly contested match.
Key Moments in the Game
The Chesapeake Baysox struck early in the third inning, with Douglas Hodo III delivering a pivotal single that drove in Jalen Vasquez and Alfredo Velásquez, giving the Baysox a 2-0 lead. A fielding error by Curve center fielder Mitch Jebb allowed Hodo to advance to second. Later in the inning, Max Wagner’s ground-rule double brought home Hodo and moved Adam Retzbach to third, pushing the score to 3-0. The Baysox added two more runs in the fifth and one in the seventh, building a 5-0 lead.
The Altoona Curve responded in the sixth inning when Aaron McKeithan hit a two-run homer, scoring Maikol Escotto to narrow the gap to 5-2. In the ninth, Nick Cimillo’s solo home run made it 6-3, but the Chesapeake Baysox held firm, with pitcher Money earning his first save of the season. The game, attended by 4,475 fans, concluded in 2 hours and 28 minutes under overcast skies.
Pitching and Defensive Highlights
Baysox starter Long pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out one, earning his fourth win. Money closed out the game, allowing three runs over four innings. For the Curve, Ercolani took the loss after giving up four runs in 3.1 innings. The Chesapeake Baysox turned a double play and benefited from four Curve errors, including two by second baseman Termarr Johnson. Despite leaving eight runners on base, the Baysox capitalized on 4-for-12 hitting with runners in scoring position.
Player Standouts
Douglas Hodo III led the Chesapeake Baysox with two RBIs, while Max Wagner and Reed Josenberger each added one. Wagner’s double and Retzbach’s stolen base were critical. For the Curve, McKeithan’s two-run homer and Cimillo’s solo shot provided their offense, but they struggled, leaving only two runners on base. The Baysox’s nine hits, including Wagner’s double, outpaced the Curve’s five.
The Chesapeake Baysox return to Prince George’s Stadium on July 8 for a six-game series against Reading. With 34 wins and 42 losses, the team aims to climb the Eastern League standings. Southern Maryland fans can follow live scores and updates on the Baysox’s social media, streamed via Facebook, X, and YouTube, keeping the community connected to their Double-A stars.
