ERIE, Pa. — The Chesapeake Baysox dropped the final game of their series against the Erie SeaWolves 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at UPMC Park.
The Baysox (20-30) scored first with two runs in the second inning on a no-doubt, two-run home run from Tavian Josenberger. The outfielder blasted a 412-foot shot to right-center field following a one-out walk to Frederick Bencosme. It was Josenberger’s fourth home run of the season. He finished the day with two of Chesapeake’s four hits, including a double.
Erie cut the deficit in half with a solo home run by Chris Meyers in the second. The SeaWolves tied the game in the third on a sacrifice fly by Thayron Liranzo after two walks and a double steal. Erie took the lead in the fourth with a go-ahead RBI single from Peyton Graham and a run-scoring groundout.
Right-hander Juaron Watts-Brown (L, 0-3) took the loss for Chesapeake. He allowed four runs over four innings. Left-hander Juan Rojas followed with two strong scoreless innings of relief, extending his recent scoreless streak.
The SeaWolves added an insurance run in the seventh when Meyers tripled home a run as part of a three-hit day. Right-hander Duque Hebbert (W, 1-1) earned the win with two and one-third scoreless innings in relief, and Mosies Rodriguez closed out the game with a save.
Aron Estrada extended his hitting streak to five games with a fifth-inning single.
The Baysox split the short series with Erie. Chesapeake now returns home to Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie for a six-game series against the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. The series opener is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:35 p.m.
Southern Maryland fans will have the opportunity to see the Baysox in person as the team plays its home games at Prince George’s Stadium, easily accessible for residents of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.
The loss dropped Chesapeake to 20-30 on the season. The Orioles Double-A affiliate continues to compete in the Eastern League, where consistent pitching and timely hitting remain keys to success as the team pushes toward the second half of the 2026 campaign.
The Baysox will look to bounce back at home against Akron, a team that has been competitive in the league standings. Southern Maryland baseball fans have supported the Baysox throughout the season, turning out in strong numbers at Prince George’s Stadium for home games.
The upcoming homestand offers local families an opportunity to enjoy affordable, family-friendly entertainment right in the region while cheering on the next generation of Orioles talent.
