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Aeros Bats Rally Late, But Fall Short In Game Against Binghamton

Published on June 3, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
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AKRON, OH - The Akron Aeros rallied for two runs in the bottom of ninth inning, but came up short as they dropped game one of a three-game series to the Binghamton Mets 6-2 Friday at Canal Park.

Lefty Joe Gardner suffered the loss for the Aeros lasting 4.2 innings, giving up five runs (four earned) on eight hits, walking three and striking out two.

Right-hander Brandon Moore pitched six scoreless innings to earn the win for Binghamton scattering three hits, walking three and striking out four.

Infielder Nick Johnson made his Aeros debut going 0-for-2 with a walk. Johnson was also hit by a pitch in Friday's game.

The B-Mets (17-35) scored in the top of the first inning. Jonathan Malo reached on an error to start the inning. Reese Havens singled and Salomon Manriquez walked to load the bases with no one out. Malo scored when Brahiam Maldonado grounded into a force out giving the B-Mets a 1-0 lead.

Binghamton added to their lead in the top of the fourth inning. With one out, Carlos Guzman and Raul Reyes rapped back-to-back singles. Jose Coronado followed with a two-RBI double to make it 3-0. Later in the frame, Havens singled home Coronado to give the B-Mets a 4-0 lead.

The B-Mets added runs in the top of the fifth and seventh innings to make it 6-0.

The Aeros (26-30) scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning on a Chun Chen sacrifice fly and a Kyle Bellows RBI single, but drew no closer as they lost game one of this three-game series.

The Aeros and B-Mets will continue their series Saturday. Right-handed pitcher Austin Adams will get the start for Akron. Adams is 4-4 with a 2.51 ERA in 2011. He will face fellow righty Brad Holt, who is 2-4 with a 3.78 ERA this season. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m.

Saturday is also Neo Mazda Dealers Saturday Night featuring an appearance by Wrestling Legend Jerry "The King" Lawler. A special VIP Meet and Greet is available to fans for $30. The VIP package includes:

-The ONLY GUARANTEED way to meet "The King" and receive an autograph and photograph with the legendary wrestler

-All-You-Can-Eat Pre-Game Picnic

-Reserved Seat Ticket to the Game

Saturday's game will also feature a Manny Ramirez Throwback Icon Bobblehead available to the first 1,000 fans in attendance.

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