EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Aeros Fall to B-Mets, 6-2

Published on April 9, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release


AKRON, OH - The Akron Aeros gave up two runs in the top of the eighth inning and fell to the Binghamton Mets 4-2 in game three of a four game set today at Canal Park.

Grady Sizemore made his second rehab start for the Aeros going 2-4 with a double and a RBI. Sizemore is now 3-7 on his Major League Rehab Assignment.

Chen-Chang Lee gave up the two runs in the top of the eighth inning and suffered the loss lasting two innings, giving up four runs (two earned) on three hits, walking two and striking out three.

Right-handed pitcher Erik Turgeon picked up the win for Binghamton pitching 1.1 perfect innings of relief.

The B-Mets (2-1) got on the board in the top of the third inning against Aeros starter Scott Barnes. Jean Luc Blaquiere walked and was advanced to second on a Jose Coronado sacrifice bunt. He later scored on a Jordany Valdespin double to right. Valdespin came across to score on a Josh Satin RBI single, which gave Binghamton a 2-0 lead.

The Aeros (1-2) battled back in the bottom of the seventh inning off reliever Roy Merritt. Following a Karexon Sanchez walk, a Juan Apodaca single and a wild pitch, Grady Sizemore won a foot race to the first base bag beating first baseman Eric Campbell and driving in Akron's first run. Later in the inning, Jordan Henry drove in Donnie Webb to tie the game at 2-2.

The B-Mets answered back in the top of the eighth inning scoring two runs to retake the lead 4-2.

Binghamton added two more in the top of the ninth inning and went on to a 6-2 win.

The Aeros and B-Mets wrap up this four-game series tomorrow afternoon at Canal Park. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. The finale of this four-game series can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM. Coverage begins at 12:50 p.m.

Tomorrow is also Sunday Family FUNday at Canal Park. The first 2,000 kids (12 & under) receive a Drawstring Backpack courtesy of FirstMerit Bank and members of Orbit's Kid's Club receive a free ticket courtesy of FirstMerit. Following the game, kids will get the chance to run the bases courtesy of Smith Dairy.

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