On September 7, 2025, the Harrisburg Senators outlasted the Chesapeake Baysox 6-3 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Maryland, delivering a spirited Eastern League matchup for fans from Southern Maryland’s Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties.
The Senators, now 65-67 and holding fourth place in the Southwest Division, capitalized on timely hitting and strong relief pitching to secure the win, while the Chesapeake Baysox, a Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate, fell to 59-71, remaining in fifth. The game, underscored Harrisburg’s playoff push and the Baysox’s resilience despite a challenging season.
The Senators struck early, building a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Left fielder Phillip Glasser walked, stole second—his 30th steal of the season—and scored on a single by Cayden Wallace. Consecutive doubles by Andrew Boissiere and Carlos De La Cruz added two more runs, with De La Cruz, a 23-year-old center fielder, finishing 2-for-5 with two RBIs, bringing his season total to 54. Harrisburg’s 13 hits overwhelmed the Baysox’s pitching staff, showcasing their offensive depth.
The Chesapeake Baysox responded in the fourth, cutting the deficit to 3-1 with an RBI single from Jose Estrada. In the fifth, they tied the game at 3-3, capitalizing on a wild pitch by Harrisburg’s Michael Bennett and a throwing error by right fielder Samuel Sosa, which allowed two unearned runs to score. The Senators regained the lead in the sixth when Jeter Downs scored on a wild pitch from Baysox reliever Cody Van Loon. Harrisburg sealed the victory in the eighth, with Jeremy Thomas driving in a run via a single and De La Cruz adding another RBI double, finalizing the score at 6-3.
Bowie’s offense showed fight in the sixth when catcher Creed Willems launched his 16th home run of the season off Senators reliever Michael Knowles, narrowing the gap to 4-3. Despite the effort, the Baysox struggled, hitting 2-for-5 with runners in scoring position and leaving six runners on base. Senators starter Michael Bennett earned the win, allowing three runs (one earned) over five innings with three strikeouts. Samuel Vasquez closed the game with a scoreless ninth, securing his first save of 2025.
The Baysox’s pitching couldn’t contain Harrisburg’s bats. Starter Nick Money took the loss, surrendering three runs on seven hits in four innings. Reliever Cody Van Loon allowed two runs, with two wild pitches proving costly. A throwing error by Sosa marked Bowie’s lone defensive miscue, though they turned a double play to limit further damage. Harrisburg’s defense was crisp, with a double play by Wallace, Downs, and Jose Naranjo highlighting their infield work.
Offensively, Harrisburg’s Boissiere, De La Cruz, and Naranjo each doubled, while Glasser and Thomas added stolen bases. For the Baysox, Willems led with a home run and an RBI, supported by Estrada and Sosa, but their eight hits fell short of Harrisburg’s 13.
Fans can catch upcoming games at the stadium or follow via MiLB.tv streams. As the season winds down, the Baysox aim to rally for their loyal Southern Maryland supporters.
