The Chesapeake Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, defeated the Erie SeaWolves 7-6 in an 11-inning contest on July 21, 2026, at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. Anderson De Los Santos scored the winning run on a walk-off wild pitch in the bottom of the 11th inning, giving the Baysox their third consecutive victory in the series.
Brandon Butterworth Powers Baysox Offense with Two Home Runs
Brandon Butterworth delivered a standout performance by hitting two solo home runs in back-to-back at-bats, marking his first multi-home run game with Chesapeake. His seventh homer of the season and fifth three-hit game contributed significantly to the Baysox’s offensive output.
Chesapeake erupted for four runs in the fourth inning, with Butterworth’s solo homer tying the game before Thomas Sosa’s towering right-field home run extended the lead. Butterworth added a second solo shot in the sixth inning, helping the Baysox build a 5-1 advantage.
Strong Pitching and Defensive Plays Propel Baysox in Extra Innings
Right-handed starter Evan Yates began the game for Chesapeake, allowing one run and striking out four batters in three innings. Jeisson Cabrera pitched scoreless 10th and 11th innings, earning the win and improving to an 8-2 record for the season.
Defensive replacement Tavian Josenberger made a key play in the 11th inning by throwing out an Erie runner at home plate, maintaining Chesapeake’s slim lead. Shortly after, a wild pitch allowed Anderson De Los Santos to score from third, securing the walk-off victory.
Dramatic Ninth Inning Rally by Erie Forces Extras
The Erie SeaWolves mounted a late rally, scoring three runs in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game at 6-6. Justice Bigbie and Andrew Jenkins hit back-to-back home runs to erase the Baysox’s lead, pushing the game into extra innings.
Despite Erie’s resilience, Chesapeake’s pitching staff kept the SeaWolves scoreless over the final two innings, ultimately capitalizing on the walk-off wild pitch for the win.
Upcoming Schedule
The Baysox improved to 13-8 on the season with the win. They will face the Erie SeaWolves again on July 22, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. at Prince George’s Stadium. Right-handed pitcher Juaron Watts-Brown (1-7, 5.83 ERA) is scheduled to start for Chesapeake against Erie right-hander Max Alba (1-3, 5.53 ERA).
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Chesapeake Baysox demonstrated resilience and clutch hitting to overcome a spirited Erie SeaWolves comeback. Brandon Butterworth’s first multi-home run game with the Baysox adds a powerful dimension to their offense, while Jeisson Cabrera’s reliable relief pitching continues to be a key factor for the team. The Baysox’s ability to withstand pressure and secure a walk-off win underlines their determination as they compete in the challenging Double-A Eastern League.
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