EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Aeros Game Notes for July 11

Published on July 11, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release


Game #89 - Road Game #47 - Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 7:05 P.M.

Akron Aeros (56-32) at Erie SeaWolves (47-40)

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Today's Starters: Akron - LHP Ryan Edell (2-1, 2.51 ERA)

Erie - LHP Jon Kibler (5-5, 3.78 ERA)

Upcoming Probables:

Sunday: AKR LHP Michael Tejera (0-1, 13.50 ERA) at ERI RHP Jonah Nickerson (6-6, 5.12 ERA)

Monday: AKR RHP Josh Tomlin (9-5, 3.77 ERA) at ERI THP Thad Weber (1-2, 4.71 ERA)

Tuesday: OFF DAY - ALL-STAR BREAK

Wednesday: OFF DAY - ALL-STAR BREAK

The Book on Ryan Edell...

- High Strikeouts - 9, set 6/2 at Reading

- Most Hits Allowed - 8, set 5/23 vs. Erie

- Longest Start - 6.2 IP (start), set 6/18 at New Hampshire - Most Walks Allowed - 3, set 6/7 at ALT and 6/13 vs. POR

- Shortest Start - 3.0 IP, set 5/12 vs. Bowie - HR Allowed (Season) - 6

* Has worked into the sixth inning in six of his last seven starts, and has allowed just seven ER in his last 29.2 IP (2.12 ERA)

* Excellent command pitcher has allowed just three walks while recording 20 strikeouts in his last fours starts (24.1 innings)

* Began the year with the Aeros, promoted to Columbus 4/12 (0-2, 6.91 ERA in nine relief outings), transferred back to Akron 5/12

* Throws a four-seam fastball between 86-90 mph, plus a curve, slider, and changeup

* Aeros are 5-6 when Edell starts

* Last time out: Took a NO-DECISION in an 8-2 defeat at Harrisburg 7/6 (6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K)




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