The Chesapeake Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, secured a 7-3 victory over the Erie SeaWolves on July 22, 2026, at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. Tavian Josenberger starred by hitting two timely game-tying home runs, marking his first multi-home run game in full-season affiliated baseball.
Josenberger Powers Chesapeake Baysox Comeback
Erie struck first when Josue Briceno delivered an RBI single, but Josenberger responded in the fourth inning with a solo homer to tie the game at 1-1. The SeaWolves added two more runs in the top of the sixth off Baysox starter Juaron Watts-Brown, who left the game with a no decision after yielding three runs.
Chesapeake promptly rallied in the bottom of the sixth, with Josenberger launching a two-run homer that again knotted the score at 3-3. This homer sparked a four-run inning that gave the Baysox their first lead of the game. Josenberger finished the game 3-for-3 with three RBIs and a walk, raising his season total to eight home runs.
Supporting Cast Contributes to Rally
Doubling down on the offensive surge, Doug Hodo delivered an RBI double shortly after Josenberger’s second homer and crushed a solo home run in the seventh inning, his seventh of the season. Brandon Butterworth extended his hitting streak to eight games with an RBI double that padded the Baysox lead to 7-3. Butterworth had also delivered a multi-home run performance the previous day.
Strong Relief Efforts Secure Fourth Straight Win
After Watts-Brown’s exit, relievers Zane Barnhart, Keagan Gillies, and Richard Guasch combined to pitch effectively in relief. Guasch retired the final three batters to close out the game, preserving the Baysox’s fourth consecutive victory and improving their record to 14-8.
Upcoming Matchup
The Baysox are set to continue their series against the SeaWolves on July 23, 2026, with starter Sebastian Gongora facing Erie right-hander Kenny Serwa at 6:35 p.m. at Prince George’s Stadium.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Tavian Josenberger’s clutch home runs were pivotal in reversing a deficit and igniting the Baysox’s potent late-game rally. His emergence as a multi-home run threat adds a dynamic element to Chesapeake’s lineup. The team’s ability to string together six unanswered runs against Erie reveals an offense peaking at the right time, complemented by capable relief pitching preserving leads. The Baysox’s continued success bodes well as they seek to build momentum in their tightly contested series and maintain their solid position in the standings.
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