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Aeros Erupt For 10 Runs In Win Over B-Mets

April 29, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
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BINGHAMTON, NY - The Akron Aeros scored six runs with two outs in the top of the sixth inning and went on to a 10-1 win over the Binghamton Mets in game one of a three game series Friday at NYSEG Stadium.

The 10 runs were the most scored by the Aeros in a single game this season.

Right-handed pitcher Chen-Chang Lee didn't allow a run as he recorded the win for the Aeros tossing three hitless innings of relief, walking one and striking out five. Kelvin De La Cruz got the start for Akron pitching four innings, giving up one earned run on two hits, walking six and striking out five.

B-Mets righty Edgar Ramirez was saddled with the loss lasting three innings, giving up one earned run on two hits, walking one and striking out three.

The Aeros (11-11) got to Ramirez in the top of the second inning. Matt McBride singled with one out and stole second base with Tim Fedroff at the plate. Following a Fedroff strikeout, Bellows doubled home McBride to give Akron a 1-0 lead.

The Aeros continued their scoring in the top of the fourth inning off B-Mets reliever Dylan Owen. Following a double play, McBride walked and advanced to second on a Fedroff single. An Owen wild pitch allowed the runners to advance second and third and Bellows drove them in with a two-RBI triple.

The B-Mets (6-12) cut into the Aeros lead in the bottom of the fourth inning on a Carlos Guzman sacrifice fly that made it 3-1.

Akron answered back in the top of the fifth inning when Chun Chen reached on a Jordany Valdespin fielding error that allowed Jordan Henry to score to make it 4-1.

The Aeros opened things up in the top of the sixth inning off Binghamton reliever Eric Niesen. Akron loaded the bases with one out and, after Fedroff was forced out at the plate, Matt Lawson walked to force home a run. Juan Diaz followed with a single that plated three more runs to make it 8-1. The inning was capped off by a Chen two-run home run to center field as the Aeros went on to win game one of this three-game series.

The Aeros will look to make it two straight over the B-Mets Saturday. Akron will turn to right-handed pitcher Joe Gardner, who is 2-0 with a 3.27 ERA this season. Gardner has not pitched in a game since April 13. He will face fellow righty Brandon Moore, who is 1-0 with a 5.79 ERA in 2011. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 12:50 p.m.

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