The Chesapeake Bayhawks are coming off a difficult 14-12 loss to Denver in the Mile High City. The Bayhawks came out aggressive and looked like the defending champions while grabbing an early 5-1 lead, but were unable to hang on in the end. On Saturday night, things will need to change in order to put another tally in the win column.
Chesapeake will regain the services of several key players for Saturday’s contest with Rochester. Standout short stick defensive midfielder Jeff Reynolds has been activated and should play for the first time since suffering a concussion on May 18th. Offensive midfielder Matt Mackrides, the team’s fourth-leading scorer with 25 points, will return after missing one game with a wrist injury. Long stick defensive midfielder Michael Simon along with offensive midfielder Kyle Dixon, who leads the team with 16 assists, will also be back after sitting out versus Denver.
“I thought we looked a tad slow on defense against Denver. Getting Jeff Reynolds and Mike Simon back will help us player quicker and faster,” said coach Dave Cottle.
Chesapeake edged Rochester, 17-14, in a wild, back-and-forth shootout in the April 27th season opener for both teams. The Bayhawks return home on Saturday, August 3rd against the Rochester Rattlers at 7:00 PM at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
