EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Aeros Blanked 8-0 as Woes Continue

Published on August 19, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
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NORWICH, CT - Connecticut struck for six runs in the first two innings and the Aeros couldn't recover, dropping an 8-0 decision to the Defenders before 3,914 fans at Dodd Stadium Tuesday night. Connecticut improved to 65-63 with the win while Akron slipped to 73-57.

Aeros starter Kevin Dixon retired the first two hitters he faced, but an infield single followed by a hit batter and a walk loaded the bases. Simon Klink then put the Defenders ahead with a two-run single up the middle, and Carlos Sosa followed with a run-scoring hit to right to give Connecticut an early 3-0 advantage.

The Defenders sent another eight men to the plate in the second inning, scoring thrice more to put the game out of reach. Dave Maroul opened the frame with a double and scored on Josh Rodriguez's fielding error, and run-scoring hits from Eliezer Alfonzo and Adam Witter swelled the lead to 6-0. Connecticut capped the scoring with single runs in the fourth and sixth.

Garrett Broshuis (13-8) earned the win for the home team, holding Akron to just three hits in six innings. He walked two and struck out seven. Dixon (8-10) suffered the loss, allowing seven runs (six earned) and eight hits in four innings. He walked two and struck out three. Reliever Tony Sipp impressed with five strikeouts in two innings of relief work.

Game two in this three-game series is set for 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, with Akron's J.D. Martin (9-3, 2.84 ERA) taking on Connecticut lefty Ben Snyder (1-5, 6.40 ERA). The game broadcast begins at 6:20 p.m. on SportsRadio 1350 AM and online at www.akronaeros.com. For more information, please call the Aeros at (330) 253-5151.

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