NYPL Aberdeen IronBirds

Aberdeen IronBirds Game Notes

Published on July 15, 2011 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Aberdeen IronBirds News Release


Tonight's Match-up

The Aberdeen IronBirds look to win their second consecutive series tonight as they take on the Vermont Lake Monsters (Class-A Short-Season affiliate of the Oakland A's) in the rubber match of a three-game series. After winning the opener, Aberdeen fell last night to Vermont 8-2 in 14 innings. Tied at two heading into the 14th, the Lake Monsters struck for six runs on five hits against Aberdeen reliever Orlando Alfonso. The 14-inning affair tied a record for the longest IronBirds game at Ripken Stadium (the IronBirds defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones in 14 frames on July 2, 2005). Aberdeen will go for the series win with left-hander Trent Howard atop the hill. Howard was the Orioles' seventh-round pick in this year's draft. He'll go up against fellow southpaw Brent Powers.

Records Broken

Last night's 14-inning game tied a record for the longest home game in IronBirds history. In addition, Aberdeen used seven different pitchers, tying a record for the most hurlers used in a game. The IronBirds used seven pitchers two previous times: on August 26, 2003 against the Staten Island Yankees and September 7, 2006 against the Lowell Spinners.

Three More' Why Not.

Following tonight's ball game, the IronBirds will board a bus and head to Burlington, VT to play three more games against the Lake Monsters. The IronBirds will play the same team six straight days two times this summer. In August, Aberdeen will take on the Connecticut Tigers on six consecutive nights.

Glynn's Streaking

With two more hits in yesterday's loss, Aberdeen center fielder Glynn Davis has hits in five consecutive games. The five-game hitting streak ties him for the longest such streak by an IronBirds hitter this season. Mychal Givens, Connor Narron, and Joe Velleggia have also had five-game hitting streaks.

Hobgood and Berry to Rehab with Aberdeen

Orioles prospects Matt Hobgood and Ryan Berry are expected to begin rehab stints with the IronBirds in Vermont. Hobgood and Berry have both been dealing with shoulder issues. Hobgood, who was the Orioles' first-round pick in 2009, is expected to start Saturday's game.

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