The Baltimore Orioles’ Double-A affiliate, the Chesapeake Baysox, lost 6-2 to the Erie SeaWolves on July 24, 2026, at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. The game remained tied 1-1 through six innings before Erie scored five runs over the seventh and eighth innings to take control.
Game Summary
Baysox left-handed starter Joseph Dzierwa pitched 4⅔ innings, allowing one run on three hits with three strikeouts and no walks. He retired the first eight batters faced before yielding a solo home run to Erie’s Bennett Lee in the third inning.
In the bottom of the third, Yohel Pozo, a three-year major league veteran recently acquired by the Orioles organization, made his Chesapeake Baysox debut. Pozo was 2-for-2 to start the game, including an RBI single that tied the game at 1-1. He finished 2-for-4 with a double.
The score remained tied until Erie’s E.J. Exposito hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning off Baysox right-hander Christian Herberholz (loss, 1-2), putting the SeaWolves ahead 3-1. Erie added three more runs in the eighth inning with RBI singles by Justice Bigbie and Josue Briceño and a two-out error committed by the Baysox, extending their lead to 6-1.
Chesapeake countered with a solo home run by Aron Estrada in the bottom of the eighth, his 15th of the season. Estrada finished 3-for-4 and recorded his sixth three-hit game of the season.
Erie right-handed pitcher Tanner Kohlhepp earned the win with two scoreless relief innings. Alex Pham pitched a scoreless ninth inning for Chesapeake. Despite reaching base twice in the ninth, the Baysox could not mount a comeback.
Additional Context
The game was played in front of the United States Naval Academy Class of 2030 during Chesapeake’s 27th annual Navy Night. After the loss, the Baysox’s record fell to 14-10.
Looking ahead, right-hander Pat Reilly is scheduled to make his first Double-A start of the season for Chesapeake on July 25 against Erie. Erie will start right-hander Jackson Jobe on an MLB rehab assignment. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. at Prince George’s Stadium.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Chesapeake Baysox demonstrated strong pitching and timely hitting through six innings, highlighted by Yohel Pozo’s impactful organizational debut. However, late-inning pitching struggles and defensive errors enabled Erie to break the tie and secure a decisive victory. Aron Estrada continues to be a key offensive contributor for the Baysox as they navigate a competitive Double-A South division. The upcoming start from Pat Reilly will be an important test for Chesapeake’s pitching staff as they aim to rebound against Erie in the series finale.
Source: Original report
