On September 4, 2025, the Chesapeake Baysox edged the Harrisburg Senators 1-0 in a pitcher’s duel at Prince George’s Stadium, driven by a late solo home run from Douglas Hodo III. Played before 1,643 fans under overcast skies, the game featured dominant pitching, with both teams combining for just three hits.
The Chesapeake Baysox, now 58-69 and fifth in the Eastern League’s Southwest Division, secured their fourth straight win thanks to stellar pitching and Hodo’s clutch hit. Starter Nestor German threw six scoreless innings, allowing one hit, two walks, and striking out five. German’s command was evident, throwing 49 of 64 pitches for strikes, stifling the Senators’ offense.
The game’s only run came in the eighth inning when Hodo, batting .212, launched a solo home run off Harrisburg reliever Amaral. The fly ball to left field, Hodo’s 10th homer of the season, broke the scoreless tie and proved decisive. Amaral, who fell to 2-2 with a 2.25 ERA, allowed the homer on one of his 11 strikes in a brief outing.
Harrisburg’s starter, Erik Tolman, was equally impressive, tossing 5.1 scoreless innings, surrendering two hits, no walks, and striking out five. Tolman threw 44 of his 64 pitches for strikes, but the Senators’ offense, led by designated hitter Will Boissiere (1-for-3, .288 average), couldn’t break through. Victor Naranjo drew a walk, accounting for the Senators’ only other total base. Harrisburg stranded two runners and hit into a double play, with shortstop Judson King grounding into the twin killing off a relay from Baysox third baseman Cody Young, second baseman Michael Estrada, and first baseman Adam Retzbach.
Chesapeake’s bullpen sealed the shutout, with Peter Van Loon and Ryan Long (W, 5-5, 4.23 ERA) each throwing a scoreless inning, and Alex Pham earning his first save of the season with a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out one. The Baysox were no-hit through 7.2 innings by Tolman and reliever Chance Huff, who threw two scoreless frames, but Hodo’s blast ensured the victory. Cayden Josenberger stole second base off Tolman and catcher Kevin Ruiz in the second inning, the Baysox’s only stolen base.
The Baysox defense was flawless, committing no errors, while Harrisburg’s infield executed a key double play to keep the game close. The game, lasting 1 hour and 50 minutes, began at 6:37 p.m. under 72-degree weather with no wind, ideal for baseball in Prince George’s County. Umpires Nobuoki Yasuta (home plate), Brian Laws (first base), and Jamal Allen (third base) officiated.
This win strengthens Chesapeake’s late-season push, with their pitching staff offering hope for a strong finish. Southern Maryland’s baseball community, long supportive of the Baysox, will likely rally behind this resilient squad.
