EL1 Trenton Thunder

Thunder Fall to Bowie in Second Start for Aceves

Published on August 17, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


Trenton, NJ - A Thunder error with two outs in the seventh inning lead to a bases loaded double for Bowie and a 4-2 loss on Tuesday night. Trenton (72-50) was held to two runs on six hits by a combined five Bowie pitchers in the series opener.

Xavier Avery drove in all four runs for Bowie (65-56) with doubles in the third and seventh innings. With two outs in the seventh Bowie loaded the bases on an error from SS Luis Nunez and. Avery capitalized with a double to right for a 4-2 Bowie lead.

Pitching in relief due to an Alfredo Aceves rehab start, Andrew Brackman entered in the fourth inning and struck out six in the loss. Brackman (3-7) tossed five innings and allowed three runs (all unearned) on four hits.

RHP Aceves struck out four in 2 1/3 innings during his second rehab appearance with Trenton. Aceves allowed one hit and walked none before he was removed for RHP Josh Schmidt with a runner on in the third inning. Xavier Avery then doubled off Schmidt to give Bowie a 1-0 lead.

Dan Brewer tied the game for Trenton at 1-1 in the fourth with a groundout to score Justin Christian. The Thunder took a 2-1 lead in the fifth inning as Marcos Vechionacci scored from third on a Pedro Viola wild pitch.

The game also marked the first professional meeting for two brothers. Corban and Bowie C Caleb Joseph went a combined 4-for-8 in front of many family and friends at Waterfront Park.

RHP Adam Warren will pitch for Trenton in game two of the series on Wednesday against LHP Rick Zagone for Bowie. Tickets are available by contacting the box office at 609-394-3330 or online at www.trentonthunder.com

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