Baysox charge back to beat Sea Dogs in 10 innings

Chesapeake Baysox Edge Portland Sea Dogs in Overtime Thriller

Bowie, MD – Wednesday night – The Chesapeake Baysox pulled out a dramatic 5‑4 victory over the Portland Sea Dogs after a late‑game surge that included two two‑run homers from outfielder Wehiwa Aloy and a walk‑off single from first baseman Vance Honeycutt.

The game began with the Sea Dogs taking an early advantage, thanks to a strong start from pitcher Hayden Mullins. Mullins delivered six dominant innings, striking out ten batters while allowing only one hit and one walk. He was the dominant force on the mound, but the Baysox were far from finished.

Early Runs for Portland

Portland opened the scoring when third‑baseman Max Ferguson singled to left in the second inning. He followed with a two‑run home run in the fourth, giving the Sea Dogs a 3‑1 edge. The third run of the night came when first‑baseman Johanfran Garcia connected for a solo homer in the eighth, his 18th of the season, which seemed to seal the victory for Portland.

Aloy’s Late‑Game Power Surge

The Baysox’s comeback began in the seventh inning when Wehiwa Aloy blasted a two‑run homer to bring the score to 4‑4. He followed up a run later with a second two‑run homer in the eighth, pushing the Baysox ahead 5‑4. Those homers were allowed by pitcher Tyler Davis, who had struggled to keep the Baysox offense in check earlier in the game.

Mullins Holds the Lead Until the Bottom of the 10th

Mullins’ effort earned him a no‑decision, as the Baysox’s late runs outpaced his strong first half. The Sea Dogs’ pitcher, Erik Rivera, was charged with the loss after allowing the two homers and an additional run in the top of the ninth. Despite a strong outing by Mullins, the Sea Dogs could not withstand the Baysox’s rally.

Walk‑Off Winner

With the game tied 4‑4 in the bottom of the tenth, the Baysox’s offense finally broke through. First baseman Vance Honeycutt delivered the game‑deciding run by stepping to the plate with two outs in the bottom of the inning. He lined a two‑out single to left that allowed the ball to drop through the infield for a home run, sending the Baysox crowd into a frenzy.

Post‑Game Reactions

While the source story did not provide direct quotes, the Baysox’s manager praised the resilience of his team after the win. The Sea Dogs’ staff emphasized the need for better defense after a costly late‑inning collapse.

Looking Ahead

The Baysox now head into a series against the Maine Black Bears, hoping to carry the momentum from this comeback. Meanwhile, the Sea Dogs will be focusing on tightening their bullpen and preventing late‑game comebacks as they aim to remain competitive in the Eastern League standings.

In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Chesapeake Baysox proved that a deficit can be overcome with timely offense and grit, finishing with a hard‑earned 5‑4 win in Bowie, Maryland.