The Chesapeake Baysox dropped their third consecutive game Thursday night falling 12-6 to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in Double-A Eastern League play at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester New Hampshire. The loss came on April 16 2026 as the Baysox the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and Southern Marylands professional baseball team continued a six-game road series.
New Hampshire broke the game open in the top of the fourth inning. With rain beginning to fall Baysox right-hander Evan Yates loaded the bases with no outs on two walks and a hit. A sacrifice fly brought home the first run before three run-scoring hits followed to the next four batters. Yates recorded just one out in the fourth after a clean first three innings. He took the loss to fall to 0-1 allowing six runs on four walks and six hits.
The Baysox responded in the top of the fifth inning scoring three runs to make it 6-3. After back-to-back walks Doug Hodo singled home a run as part of a multi-hit night. Frederick Bencosme followed with a two-run single. Bencosme brought home his third RBI of the night on a ground out after Hodo tripled in the top of the eighth.
New Hampshire added six more runs in the bottom of the eighth sending 10 men to the plate and tallying six hits four of which went for extra bases to push the score to 12-4. Chesapeake added a pair of runs in the top of the ninth on a two-run double from Tavian Josenberger but it was not enough to avoid the defeat.
Left-hander Eric Torres and right-hander Christian Herberholz tossed scoreless outings out of the Baysox bullpen on Thursday. Torres worked 1.2 innings and Herberholz added one scoreless inning.
The Baysox continue their six-game series in New Hampshire on Friday night. Left-hander Luis De León who is 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA is set to start for Chesapeake against right-hander Richard Gallardo who is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA. First pitch is scheduled for 6:03 p.m. ET from Delta Dental Stadium.
The next Baysox homestand will begin on Tuesday April 21 when Chesapeake opens a six-game set with the Akron RubberDucks the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians at Prince Georges Stadium in Bowie Maryland.
This contest comes as the Baysox navigate the early portion of the 2026 season. According to coverage from the Southern Maryland Chronicle the team had built a 6-3 record by April 14 with strong pitching performances helping them stay competitive in the Eastern League Southwest Division. The Baysox had posted key victories earlier in April including a 4-1 win over the Erie SeaWolves on April 11 that improved them to 5-3 at that point. The Chronicle also noted timely execution and resilience as hallmarks of the young season.
Southern Maryland fans in Calvert Charles and St Marys counties have embraced the Chesapeake Baysox as the regions link to professional baseball. The team plays its home games at Prince Georges Stadium in Bowie where recent upgrades include a new kids zone and crab murals that enhance the family-friendly atmosphere and celebrate the Chesapeake Bays cultural ties to the area. The rebranding to Chesapeake Baysox underscores the teams connection to the region beyond its immediate home base.
The Baysox also maintain a strong community presence in Southern Maryland. Earlier in 2026 the team raised more than 23,000 dollars for Cervivor Inc. through a season-long campaign tied to its Oyster Catchers alternate identity. That effort highlighted the squads commitment to health initiatives that benefit local residents.
With the homestand approaching Southern Maryland baseball fans can look forward to more opportunities to support the team in person. Prince Georges Stadium offers convenient access for those traveling from across the tri-county area along major routes. The upcoming series against the Akron RubberDucks marks the next chance for local crowds to cheer the Baysox at home following a road stretch that has tested the clubs depth.
Overall the 12-6 loss highlighted both the challenges of early-season pitching depth and the offensive contributions from players like Hodo Bencosme and Josenberger. The Baysox will look to bounce back Friday and carry momentum into their return to Bowie where they aim to build on the promising start documented in recent Southern Maryland reporting.
