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Aeros Come Up Short in Slugfest, 20-11

Published on May 3, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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AKRON, OH - The Aeros came up short as the Aeros and Thunder recorded 34 hits combined in a 20-11 slugfest in front of 3,655 fans at Canal Park. Indians' closer Kerry Wood made his first rehab appearance out of the Akron bullpen giving up four hits and six runs in two-thirds of an inning. Wood, who is expected to make his second rehab appearance on Wednesday, is scheduled for one inning of work.

The Thunder scored first with two-runs in the top of the first and four runs in the third inning, but the Aeros answered emphatically in the third. Beau Mills connected with his third home run of the season after three Aeros base hits making it 6-5 heading to the fourth inning. The Thunder continued to roll as they plated two more in the fourth and fifth inning making the score at that point 10-10. The Thunder erupted for seven runs in the sixth inning, six of which were charged to Kerry Wood before he was lifted from the game. The Aeros kept it interesting when they added five more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning when Nick Weglarz doubled to start off the inning and before the Thunder could bring in bullpen help the Aeros strung together a total of four hits and scored five runs.

Eric Berger (0-1) was dealt the loss after lasting only three innings in his second outing for Akron. He walked six, struck out one, struggling to find the strike zone. Pendleton (1-2), who pitched collegiately at Rice University, allowed eight runs and eight hits in four innings and took the no-decision. Mills led the way offensively, finishing 2-3 with three RBI on his home run in the third inning. Fedroff, Weglarz, Goedert also finished with two hits apiece.

The Aeros have three games remaining at home before departing for a week long road trip. Right-hander Zach Putnam (2-1, 6.04 ERA), who last pitched against the Altoona Curve, will go for Akron against Thunder right-hander D.J. Mitchell (2-2, 6.63 ERA). Don't miss out on another great Two for Tuesday at Canal Park where adult tickets are buy one, get one free along with hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream and regular sodas. The game broadcast begins at 6:50 p.m. on SportsRadio 1350 WARF-AM and online at www.akronaeros.com. For more information, please call the Aeros at (330) 253-5151.

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