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Aberdeen IronBirds Game Notes

July 10, 2011 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Aberdeen IronBirds News Release


Tonight's Match-up

The Aberdeen IronBirds attempt to win back-to-back games for the first time this season tonight against the Tri-City ValleyCats (Class-A Short-Season affiliate of the Houston Astros). The IronBirds defeated the ValleyCats in the series opener Saturday night 2-0. David Baker pitched a season-high six innings, and allowed no runs on just two hits. Alex Schmarzo, Enrico Jimenez, and Jose Mota pitched three hitless and scoreless innings to finish off the two-hit shutout. The IronBirds go for the series win with left-hander Trent Howard atop the hill. Howard has been on a tight pitch count since joining the IronBirds as a seventh-round draft pick. He'll go up against right-hander Jonas Dufek.

Two-Hit Shutout

Four IronBirds pitchers combined to throw a two-hit shutout Saturday night against the Tri-City ValleyCats. The shutout was the first tossed by the IronBirds in 2011. The two hits was also a season low for hits allowed in a game.

Velleggia Breaks Drought

The IronBirds went 13 games without hitting a home run. First baseman Joe Velleggia ended the drought last night by blasting his second home run of the season. Velleggia is now tied for the team lead in home runs with Wynston Sawyer and Jeremy Nowak (who has since been promoted to the Class-A Delmarva Shorebirds).

Winning Firsts

The IronBirds won their first road game of the 2011 season last night. They had dropped eight straight games to start the year away from Ripken Stadium. A win tonight would complete Aberdeen's first series win of the season. It would also be the first time they've won back-to-back games in 2011.

Narron is Walking

IronBirds third baseman Connor Narron is leading the team in on-base percentage (.374) despite batting just .219. Narron has walked a team-leading 16 times. He currently is tied for fourth in the New York-Penn League in free passes.

Much Needed Rest

Following the series with Tri-City, the IronBirds will have their first off-day of the 2011 season. Aberdeen is scheduled to play 25 straight games to start the season. Givens and Narron have played in every game so far this season, and are tied for the league lead in games played.

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