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Aeros Drop Third Straight To Binghamton 6-1

Published on May 2, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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The Akron Aeros were swept by the Binghamton Mets in their three-game series at Canal Park on Sunday. Aeros starting pitcher Paolo Espino started the game allowing only three hits through the first four innings. The Aeros offense recorded nine hits but was only able to send one player across the plate. The

Aeros started the season against the B-Mets with a 3-1 record and now have a 3- 4 record against them after being swept at Canal Park. The Aeros losing streak has now reached five games, which is now tied for the longest of the 2010 season.

The B-Mets got on the board first in the top of the first inning when Kirk Nieuwenhuis reached base on a throwing error by Carlos Rivero, his third error of the season. Nieuwenhuis stole second base off starter Paolo Espino before Luis Hernandez singled to centerfield scoring Nieuwenhuis from second base.

The B-Mets got back on the board in the second inning when Hector Pellot walked and moved around the bases on two wild pitches by Espino. The Aeros only time crossing the plate came in the fifth inning when OF Tim Fedroff connected with his first home run of the season, which sailed into the bleachers in right-field. The Mets were silenced until the eighth inning when they scored three more times, making the score 6-1.

Aeros starter Paolo Espino made it through five innings on Sunday afternoon against the Mets. Espino gave up four hits and three runs while walking six and striking out five. Espino is now 1-1 on the year with a 4.15 ERA through five games with Akron. Espino has given up 14 runs in 26 innings of work, while walking 15 and striking out 20.

The Aeros are back in action tomorrow night where they welcome in the Trenton Thunder for a four-game series at Canal Park and look to put a stop to their fivegame losing streak. Join us for Dollar Dog Monday at Canal Park where the first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Don't miss out on your chance to enjoy $1 hot dogs all game long. Enjoy a great night of family fun and cheap hot dogs. Indians Closer Kerry Wood will be in Akron making his first rehab appearance as he works his way back from a back strain. For the most up-to-date information, visit us on the web at www.akronaeros.com

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