NYPL Aberdeen IronBirds

Aberdeen IronBirds Media Notes

Published on June 27, 2011 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Aberdeen IronBirds News Release


Tonight's Match-up

The IronBirds will attempt to snap a nine-game losing streak tonight against the Brooklyn Cyclones (Class-A Short-Season affiliate of the New York Mets). The IronBirds lost an ugly game last night at Ripken Stadium. The Cyclones scored six runs, but were aided by five Aberdeen errors. IronBirds pitchers also walked a season-high nine batters. Aberdeen mustered just three hits at the plate, and lost 6-1. The IronBirds will turn to their ace Parker Bridwell to try to snap the losing streak. Bridwell struggled in his last outing, which came at Brooklyn. He'll go up against right-hander Eduardo Aldama.

The Losing Streak

After winning on opening night, the IronBirds have lost nine straight games. The losing streak is an Aberdeen record for a single season. Aberdeen lost 10 straight games over the 2004-2005 seasons (closed out 2004 with four losses, opened 2005 with six losses). The 1-9 start ties a record for the worst start in franchise history (2005 club also started the season 1-9).

Brooklyn Blues

Over the last two seasons, the IronBirds are a paltry 1-13 against the Cyclones. Aberdeen hasn't beaten Brooklyn since June 26, 2010. The IronBirds have not won at MCU Park since July 28, 2009. All time, the Cyclones have had the IronBirds number as well. Aberdeen has a .333 winning percentage all time against Brooklyn.

Roster Moves

The IronBirds made a number of roster moves today. Outfielder Chris Clinton has rejoined the club from the Delmarva Shorebirds. Clinton went 0-for-3 in one game with Delmarva. Right-handed pitcher Brandon Cooney has wrapped up his rehab assignment and rejoined the Double-A Bowie Baysox. Right-handed pitcher Aaron Swenson was released. He did not report to Aberdeen, but was on the team's roster.

2011 Draft Picks

After starting the season without any 2011 draft picks on the squad, the IronBirds now have two. Seventh round pick Trent Howard and 11th round pick Adam Davis have both been added to the roster. Howard is a left-handed pitcher who went 4-4 with a 2.78 ERA in 14 starts for Central Michigan University this past spring. Davis is a catcher from the University of Illinois, who was an All-Big Ten second-team selection in 2011.

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