Alexis Rios hit the game-winning RBI infield single with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, leading the New Haven Ravens to a 3-2 victory over the Bowie Baysox last night.
New Haven (37-36) opened the scoring when Rios hit a two-run triple down the third base line in the fifth inning. Rios went 3-for-5 with three runs batted in.
Bowie (36-36) responded in the bottom of the fifth when Gary Cates doubled to center field and Ivanon Coffie tied the game with a two-run home run, his third of the season. Mike Fontenot had two hits for the Baysox, extending his hitting streak to 15 games. Fontenot has reached base in 34 straight games, including nine multi-hit games.
New Haven starter Dustin McGowan struck out six batters in five innings, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks. Gustavo Chacin pitched 2 shutout innings for the Ravens and Brandon DeJong (1-0) earned the win by getting the final two outs of the eighth inning.
Juan Pena pitched a scoreless ninth for his fifth save of the season. Mike Drumright made his first start for Bowie after being demoted by A! AA Ottawa, pitching 4 innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out three and walking none. Eddy Rodriguez (2-3) took the loss for Bowie.