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Aberdeen IronBirds Game Notes

August 1, 2011 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Aberdeen IronBirds News Release


Tonight's Match-up

The Aberdeen IronBirds will look to avoid being swept in three games tonight by the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Class-A Short-Season affiliate of the Cleveland Indians). The IronBirds bats went cold once again yesterday as they fell 1-0. Starting pitcher Trent Howard pitched five shutout innings, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out six. Brandon Erbe pitched a perfect sixth. Zach Petersime surrendered just one run, which ended up being the difference, over the final three innings of the game. Tonight, the IronBirds will have former first-round pick Matt Hobgood. He's looking to bounce back after one of the worst outings of his career. He'll go up against fellow right-hander Rob Nixon.

Where has all the scoring gone'

Aberdeen was shutout for the second time in three games last night. The IronBirds have scored just one run during this current three-game losing streak. The team scattered six hits throughout yesterday's ball game, but never mounted much of a rally.

Howard Named Pitcher of the Week

After another excellent start yesterday, Howard was named the New York-Penn League Pitcher of the Week. Howard received the honor for the week ending July 31st. He pitched twice in the seven-day time frame, going 1-0. In 11 scoreless innings, Howard surrendered just four hits and four walks while striking out 15 batters. Howard is the first IronBirds player this season to take home a league player of the week award.

Eighth Inning Woes

Yesterday, for the second game in-a-row, the Scrappers waited until the eighth inning to get on the scoreboard and take the lead. The IronBirds have been outscored 33-9 in the eighth inning this season. Aberdeen is just 7-7 at Ripken Stadium when leading or tied after seven innings.

Erbe Perfect Again

For his second appearance in a row, Erbe retired the side in order yesterday against the Scrappers. He induced to fly ball outs and a ground out from the 1-2-3 hitters in the Mahoning Valley order. Erbe is trying to bounce back from labrum surgery.

Good Bye July

The IronBirds finished the month of July with an 11-18 record. While the team batted a respectable .254 in July, the team's ERA was a league-worst 5.42.

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