Aeros Eliminated From Postseason Contention Despite Beating Harrisburg
Published on September 4, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
HARRISBURG, PA - The Akron Aeros did their job on Saturday beating the Harrisburg Senators 6-2 at Metro Bank Park.
The Altoona Curve, however, didn't do their part.
The Curve lost to the Western Division Wild Card leading Richmond Flying Squirrels 6-3 in 14 innings on Saturday.
With the Altoona loss, the Aeros (72-68) have been eliminated from postseason contention.
Left-handed pitcher Matt Packer recorded the win for Akron tossing 6.2 innings, allowing two earned runs on seven hits, walking two and striking out four. Left-hander Kelvin De La Cruz pitched 2.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn the save.
Right-handed pitcher Tanner Roark suffered the loss for Harrisburg pitching seven innings, giving up three earned runs on nine hits, walking four and striking out five.
The game was scoreless until the bottom of the third inning when Chris Rahl and Tyler Moore rapped back-to-back RBI doubles to give the Senators (79-61) a 2-0 lead.
The Aeros rallied in the top of the fifth inning. Donnie Webb and Jordan Henry opened the frame with back-to-back singles and Juan Diaz walked to load the bases. Chun Chen followed with a two-RBI single to knot the game at 2-2. Michel Hernandez singled home Diaz to give the Aeros a 3-2 lead.
It remained 3-2 until Diaz clubbed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to give the Aeros a 6-2 lead as they went on to the win.
The Aeros and Senators will play game three of this four-game series on Sunday. Akron will give the ball to right-handed pitcher Brett Brach, who is 1-2 with a 4.03 ERA in 2011. He will face left-handed pitcher Danny Rosenbaum, who is 3-1 with a 2.16 ERA this season. First pitch is at 2 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 1:45 p.m.
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