Aeros Down Senators In Pomeranz's Double-A Debut
Published on July 15, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
HARRISBURG, PA - Left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz allowed just a solo home run over 4.2 innings of work in his Double-A debut as the Akron Aeros won game two of a four-game series against the Harrisburg Senators 4-3 Friday at Metro Bank Park.
Pomeranz didn't factor in the decision as he scattered three hits and struck five while walking just one. Right-handed pitcher Matt Langwell got the win for Akron pitching an inning and two thirds of scoreless relief, allowing one hit and striking out three while walking one. Right-hander Cory Burns recorded the last four outs to earn his league-best 26th save of 2011.
Righty Tanner Roark suffered the loss for the Senators lasting five innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits, walking two and striking out six.
Karexon Sanchez hit a solo home run in the top of the third inning to give the Aeros a 1-0 lead.
The lead was short lived as Archie Gilbert hit a solo home run of his own for the Senators in the bottom of the frame tying the game 1-1.
The Aeros (48-45) retook the lead in the top of the fifth inning. With one out, Ben Copeland singled and scored on a Beau Mills double to give Akron a 2-1 lead. Mills scored on a Chun Chen RBI single to make it 3-1. On the play, Chen scored on a throwing error to give the Aeros a 4-1 lead.
Harrisburg (54-37) rallied for two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, but drew no closer as Akron went on to the win.
The Aeros and Senators will play game three of this four-game series Saturday night. Akron will give the ball to right-handed pitcher Joe Gardner, who is 6-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 2011. He will face fellow right-hander Erik Davis, who is 5-3 with a 3.74 ERA this season. First pitch is at 7 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 6:45 p.m.
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