Aeros Fall 3-2 to Bowie
July 1, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - In what was supposed to be game one of a doubleheader, the Bowie Baysox slipped by the Aeros by a score of 3-2. Game two of the twinbill was rained out. The teams will now play two on Thursday night in Bowie instead.
The Baysox struck first against Akron lefthander Ryan Edell. With one out in the bottom of the first inning, Robert Valido hit a solo blast to left for his third home run of the season. The Baysox shortstop had fouled off four pitches before taking the ninth pitch of the at-bat out of the yard.
Bowie's offense would tally a single run in the second inning to double their lead. Second baseman Miguel Abreu reached on an error by Aeros shortstop Carlos Rivero to lead off the inning. One batter later, Abreu swiped his 16th base of the season as designated hitter Adam Donachie struck out swinging, putting himself in scoring position with two outs. Catcher Guillermo Rodriguez brought him home with an RBI single to extend the lead to 2-0.
Akron came back with two runs of their own in the top of the third inning against Baysox starter John Mariotti. Jared Goedert singled to left field and Jose Constanza followed one batter later with a double into the left field corner to put runners on second and third. With Cristo Arnal at the plate, a sinker by Mariotti skipped past Rodriguez allowing Goedert to score as Constanza moved over to third. Arnal followed with a single as the Aeros tied the game at two apiece.
The Baysox came right back to take the lead again in the bottom of the inning. Jonathan Tucker singled to right center field to lead off the inning, advancing to second on a passed ball by Akron catcher Carlos Santana. After a free pass was issued to first baseman Eric Crozier, third baseman Mike Costanzo stepped to plate and laced an RBI single to right field. Crozier was thrown out trying to go from first to third on the play, but the Baysox took a 3-2 advantage they would not relinquish thanks to an outstanding effort by their bullpen.
Mariotti ran into some trouble in the fifth inning, getting ahead of Jerad Head 0-2 before hitting him with a pitch to put a runner aboard. Constanza moved him to second with a sacrifice bunt, and Mariotti walked Cristo Arnal to put two men on for Eastern League Player of the Week Nick Weglarz.
This four-game series in Bowie comes to a close with a doubleheader tomorrow at 6:05 p.m. Hector Rondon (7-4, 2.59 ERA) takes the mound against Bowie lefty Brian Matusz (2-0, 0.79 ERA) in game one. The game two matchup will feature Akron's Erik Stiller (5-3, 3.86 ERA) against Fredy Deza (3-2, 3.95 ERA). The game broadcast begins at 5:50 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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