EL1 Altoona Curve

Aeros fly by Curve

Published on July 22, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release


ALTOONA - A trio of Akron pitchers held the Curve to just five hits in a 7-1 win over Altoona at Blair County Ballpark on Tuesday night.

Akron starter Steven Wright (2-1) allowed just one run over five innings to get the win over the Curve. Reid Santos and Luis Perdomo combined to toss four perfect innings of combined relief.

The loss for the Curve (45-58) snapped a modest three-game winnings streak and prevented Altoona from winning four straight, which would have matched their season high in consecutive wins.

Derek Hankins suffered the loss. The right-hander gave up an early three runs and could not recover. Hankins tossed 4 2/3 innings and allowed six hits and three runs.

The only Curve run came in the bottom of the third inning by way of Jason Bowers RBI double that plated Angel Gonzalez. Bowers finished the night 2-for-4.

Akron (63-40) scored a pair of runs in the second, one in the third. The Aeros also put one run across in the sixth, a pair in the seventh and a single run in the ninth. First baseman Matt Whitney finished the night 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI's.

A usually strong bullpen faltered on Tuesday. Each Curve reliever gave up at least one run. Pat Bresnehan (one run), Jeff Sues (two runs) and Chris Castorri (one run) all fell victim to the league's best hitting team.

The Curve will look to reignite on Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. Right-hander Luis Munoz (1-4, 8.37) will get the ball for the Curve, while southpaw Ryan Edell (5-6, 4.18) takes the hill for the Aeros.

Wednesday at Blair County Ballpark, the first 2,000 fans of all ages through the gates will take home the second edition of the Curve's Tenth Anniversary Photo Ball. This edition of the photo ball, sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Dairy will feature the likeness of Curve greats Jack Wilson and Adam Hyzdu. Wednesday, fans will also save big with one dollar hot dog specials. Wednesday is also a Giant Eagle Advantage Card Night. By showing your Advantage Card at the BCB ticket windows, fans can purchase one outfield reserve seat at regular price and receive a second one, free.

Great seats still remain for Wednesday's game, and for the final two games of the Curve homestand. To obtain tickets, fans can call 877-99-CURVE, log on to AltoonaCurve.com or stop by at the Blair County Ballpark box office.

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