ALTOONA, Pa. — The Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles’ Double-A affiliate, dominated the Altoona Curve with a 12-3 victory on July 28, 2026, in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Aron Estrada Sparks Chesapeake’s Offensive Surge
No. 5 Orioles prospect Aron Estrada led the way for Chesapeake with four hits and a career-high six RBIs. Estrada launched his second grand slam of the season in the first inning off Curve left-hander Connor Oliver, helping the Baysox build an early 4-0 lead. He added an infield single in the fifth, a double to right field in the seventh, and capped his night with another infield single in the ninth.
Estrada has recorded hits in five consecutive games and is hitting .342 with a .904 OPS in July. His performance marked the second time this month he collected four hits and reached six RBIs in a single contest.
Team Contributions Fuel Dominant Win
The Baysox batted around against Altoona pitching, amassing 16 hits total, their second-highest tally this season. Eight players recorded hits in the contest. Dom Keegan posted three hits, including his first home run with the Orioles organization, a solo shot in the first inning, accompanied by an RBI single and a run-scoring double in the ninth.
Double-A newcomers Victor Figueroa and Wehiwa Aloy made notable debuts. Figueroa collected three hits, including a double and two RBI singles. Aloy recorded his first Double-A hit, walked, stole a base, and scored two runs.
Brandon Butterworth extended his hitting streak to 11 games with an RBI triple, driving in Griff O’Ferrall, who also contributed an RBI and has hits in five consecutive games.
Chesapeake Bullpen Stifles Altoona
Right-hander Evan Yates started for Chesapeake, pitching three and one-third innings before turning it over to the bullpen. The relief pitchers combined to pitch five and two-thirds innings of shutout baseball, allowing only one hit and striking out ten total. Ryan Long earned the win with a scoreless inning, followed by Gerald Ogando, Alex Pham, and Joe Glassey, who threw a perfect ninth inning in his Double-A debut.
Looking Ahead for the Baysox
The Baysox improved to 45-50 overall and 16-11 in their current split with the win. They will attempt to extend their winning streak against the Altoona Curve on July 29, 2026, when left-hander Caden Hunter is expected to make his Double-A debut as the starting pitcher. Chesapeake will return home on August 4 to begin a six-game series against the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Chesapeake Baysox demonstrated a comprehensive team victory on July 28, combining a powerful offense led by Aron Estrada and dominant bullpen performance. Estrada’s impressive six-RBI game highlights his growth as a key Orioles prospect. The successful Double-A debuts of Victor Figueroa and Wehiwa Aloy suggest promising talent emerging within the organization. As the Baysox aim to build momentum, their upcoming games offer opportunities to strengthen their standing in the Double-A Baseball league.
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