Chesapeake 7, at Hartford 4

HARTFORD, Conn. (Interstat) — Thomas Sosa drove in four runs, including a decisive two-run homer in the eighth inning, to power the Chesapeake Baysox to a 7-4 victory over the Hartford Yard Goats in the season opener for both teams at Dunkin’ Park on Thursday. The game, played before an announced crowd of 4,260 in 2 hours and 55 minutes, was a pitcher’s duel for five innings before the offenses broke through. Hartford starter Jake Brooks was dominant early, striking out nine over five scoreless innings while allowing just two hits. Chesapeake’s Trace Bright matched him, fanning nine over 5… Read more...