Frigid Five-Run First Inning Sinks Squirrels
Bowie, MD - The Bowie Baysox (18-16) posted five runs in the first inning and held on to defeat the Flying Squirrels (13-19) by a final of 5-3 on Thursday night at Prince George's Stadium. The game was delayed at the start nearly an hour due to rain and was
Bowie, MD - The Bowie Baysox (18-16) posted five runs in the first inning and held on to defeat the Flying Squirrels (13-19) by a final of 5-3 on Thursday night at Prince George's Stadium. The game was delayed at the start nearly an hour due to rain and was played in frigid conditions. Richmond starting pitcher
Following the 55-minute rain delay,
The Baysox countered with an extensive five-run bottom of the first inning to grab a 5-1 lead. The scoring began with one out and a runner on first base. Facing the lefty Lujan,
Richmond had a few opportunities to pull closer in the early innings. The Squirrels loaded the bases against Hess in the second but could not score. C.J. Hinojosa lined out to left field to get Hess out of trouble and keep Bowie ahead, 5-1. The lengthy second forced Hess' pitch count to 44 after just two innings. He lasted 5 2/3 innings in the outing to earn the win.
Lujan settled in after the first inning bombardment and worked around a single in the second and a two-out double in the third. The left turned in the game's first 1-2-3 frame in the fourth and finished strong with six innings worked. Lujan (1-2) suffered the loss while allowing five runs - all in the first - on ten hits. He walked one and struck out five, using 85 pitches in the start.
The Squirrels chipped away at the lead and Hess with a pair of runs in the sixth inning. Hess loaded the bases in the sixth and was removed for
Liranzo returned for the seventh inning and
The Squirrels continue their seven game road trip on Friday in Bowie. Richmond will attempt to end their two-game slide by tossing RHP
Flying Squirrels individual tickets, mini plans and group packages are on sale by contacting the Richmond box office at 804-359-FUNN or online at www.squirrelsbaseball.com