Five runs in the first two innings stood up for the Altoona Curve, as they fended off a three-game sweep and defeated the Bowie Baysox, 5-3, in a game yesterday afternoon that lasted one hour and 58 minutes.
Will Craig provided three RBIs, aiding Luis Escobar to a win in his first Double-A start. Craig hit his 14th homer and Cole Tucker had three hits.
The Curve opens a five-game series tonight in Reading.
