Aeros Fall to Thunder 3-2
Published on September 2, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
TRENTON, NJ - Akron's playoff chances took a sharp decline as Trenton took the lead in the eighth inning to win 3-2 at Waterfront Park. The Aeros (70-68) now have an elimination number of two while the Thunder (81-57) is up by two games on New Hampshire.
The Thunder struck initially in the first inning as Austin Romine doubled in Daniel Brewer for a quick 1-0 lead.
Akron did not score until the fourth inning when they took advantage of a Trenton miscue. Right fielder John Drennen started the Aeros offense with a walk and advanced to second on a single by catcher Miguel Perez. With left fielder Lucas Montero batting, Drennen and Perez both advanced 90 feet on a wild pitch. A fielding error by Trenton allowed Montero to reach safely while Drennen and Perez scored to give Akron a 2-1 lead.
Trenton regained control in the eighth frame as Justin Christian hit his third home run in two games to lead off the inning. An RBI single by Brewer gave the hosts a 3-2 lead.
The Aeros right-handed starter Matt Packer turned in his second-straight excellent performance as the reigning Akron Aeros Player of the Week allowed one run on five hits while striking out eight against two walks in seven innings of work. However, he would take the no decision as reliever Connor Graham blew the save and took the loss to fall to 3-6. Pat Venditte earned his first win and only decision with Trenton.
Akron did receive some help from Harrisburg as they lost 3-2 to New Hampshire, but the Western Division wild card lead now belongs to Bowie after their 7-2 victory over Altoona. The Aeros are 3.5 games behind the Baysox with four games to play. Elimination from the postseason could happen as early as Friday if the Aeros lose and Bowie wins.
The Aeros now travel to Erie to finish the regular season. Left-handed starter Scott Barnes (6-10, 5.10 ERA) will head to the hill to battle fellow southpaw Duane Below (6-12, 5.11 ERA) on Friday, with a first pitch time of 7:05 p.m.. Join Ken Carman for Friday's internet-only broadcast beginning at 6:50 p.m. on at www.akronaeros.com as football will bump the Aeros on Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call the Akron Aeros team offices at (330) 253-5151.
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