In a rain-shortened game on Aug. 27, 2026, Ethan Anderson hit a two-run home run, leading the Chesapeake Baysox to a 2-0 victory over the Harrisburg Senators at FNB Field in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Anderson’s homer accounted for all the runs for the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles against Washington Nationals’ Double-A affiliate.
Anderson connected against Harrisburg right-hander Luke Young in the top of the fifth inning. The home run was Anderson’s 18th of the season and his first with the Baysox since being activated off the injured list on Tuesday.
Anthony Eyanson Leads Chesapeake Strikeout Effort
Right-hander Anthony Eyanson started for the Baysox and pitched three and two-thirds innings. He allowed three hits and three walks while striking out eight, throwing 85 pitches, including 52 strikes.
Eyanson recorded at least eight strikeouts in each of his four Baysox starts since joining the Orioles organization. His 32 strikeouts since his Chesapeake debut on Aug. 8 are the most of any pitcher in full-season Minor League Baseball, according to the source.
Eyanson loaded the bases with two singles and a walk in the first inning but struck out the side. After a single and a walk put two Harrisburg runners on in the fourth, Brock Moore entered and recorded the final out of the inning.
Baysox Bullpen Finishes Shutout
Moore struck out the side in a perfect fifth inning and earned the win, listed at 1-1. Christian Herberholz followed with a scoreless sixth inning, allowing one hit but facing the minimum after a ground-ball double play.
Herberholz recorded his first save of the season. Young took the loss for Harrisburg and was listed at 3-1.
Rain Ends Game After Seventh-Inning Delay
Rain began in the sixth inning and intensified at the start of the seventh. Colin Tuft saw three pitches to lead off the frame before a 39-minute delay.
Storms persisted, and the game was declared official with the Baysox ahead 2-0. Chesapeake was listed at 29-24 in the source and 58-63 overall.
Chesapeake Baysox Continue Harrisburg Series
The Baysox continue the series in Harrisburg on Friday night, with right-hander JT Quinn scheduled to start. Quinn is listed at 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at FNB Field.
The Baysox return home Tuesday, Sept. 1, for a six-game series against the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. First pitch for the Sept. 1 game is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Anderson supplied the offense, while the Chesapeake Baysox pitching staff combined for 11 strikeouts and the team’s sixth shutout win of the season. Eyanson set the tone with eight strikeouts, and Moore and Herberholz completed the scoreless effort before weather ended the game.
Source: Original report
