Bowie Baysox Blow Early Lead to Connecticut Defenders, Offensive Woes Continue

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com – (Norwich, CT) – The Baysox had a pair of hits in the first inning, but managed only one more hit and a walk in the first of a three game series against Connecticut.  Both teams struggled offensively, without a run being scored until the bottom of the ninth.
 
Baysox starter David Hernandez allowed only two hits and two walks over 6.1 innings while striking out eight.  He was relieved with one out in the seventh inning after walking Josh Witter.  Ryan Keefer came into the game and retired the first two batters he faced.  He pitched a scoreless eighth inning before allowing a leadoff single to Ben Copeland in the ninth.  A sacrifice bunt moved Copeland to second, and Keefer intentionally walked Josh Witter.  Keefer was then relieved by Rommie Lewis.  Lewis hit Simon Klink to load the bases with one out, and then Olmo Rosario singled to left to drive in the game-winning run. 
 
Ryan Keefer was charged with the loss and is now 0-3 on the season.  Defenders starter Dave McKae was outstanding, allowing the two hits in the first inning and one walk through seven innings pitched.  Ronnie Ray earned the win pitching two scoreless innings of relief.
 
The teams will meet again Tuesday at 6:35 in the second of a three game series.
 

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