Aeros Media Notes
May 7, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
Games #23 & 24 - Road Games #9 & 10 - Thursday, May 7, 2009 - 10:35 A.M.
Akron Aeros (18-4) at Altoona Curve (6-17)
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Today's Starters - Game 1: Akron - RHP Hector Rondon (4-0, 1.17 ERA)
Altoona - RHP Jared Hughes (0-3, 2.35 ERA)
Game 2: Akron - RHP Erik Stiller (1-0, 4.61 ERA)
Altoona - RHP Mike Crotta (1-0, 4.87 ERA)
Upcoming Probables:
Friday: AKR RHP Jeanmar Gomez (1-0, 1.80 ERA) vs. HAR TBA
Saturday: AKR LHP Chuck Lofgren (1-0, 1.29 ERA) vs. HAR TBA
Sunday: AKR TBA vs. HAR TBA
Monday: AKR RHP Josh Tomlin (2-1, 4.87 ERA) vs. BOW TBA
The Book on Hector Rondon...
- High Strikeouts - 9, set 4/28 vs. Harrisburg - Most Hits Allowed - 6, set 4/28 vs. Harrisburg
- Longest Outing - 6.2 IP, set 4/28 vs. Harrisburg - Most Walks Allowed - 1 (set four times), last 4/28 vs. Harrisburg
- Shortest Outing - 5.0 IP, set 4/22 (1) at Harrisburg - HR Allowed (Season) - 0
- Looking for his league-leading fifth win this evening
Leads the Aeros and ranks fifth in the Eastern League with a 1.17 ERA (three runs in 23.0 innings)
Throws a four-seam fastball between 92-94 mph, plus a two-seamer, changeup, and slider
Aeros are 4-0 when Rondon starts
Last time out: Earned the WIN in a 3-2 victory vs. Harrisburg 4/28 (6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, 1 HR, 1 WP)
The Book on Erik Stiller...
- High Strikeouts - 3, set 4/24 (2) vs. ALT and 4/28 vs. HAR - Most Hits Allowed - 3, set 4/24 (2) vs. ALT and 5/1 at BOW
- Longest Outing - 2.2 IP (start), set 4/24 (2) vs. Altoona - Most Walks Allowed - 1 (set four times), last 5/1 at Bowie
- Shortest Outing - 1.0 IP (relief), set 4/15 vs. ALT & 4/22 at HAR - HR Allowed (Season) - 0
- Making his second spot-start of the year tonight in game two of the doubleheader
Has struggled in his last three appearances, allowing six of his seven earned runs in his last 6.1 innings (8.53 ERA)
Throws a four-seam fastball between 90-94 mph, as well as a two-seamer, curve, cutter, and change
Aeros are 0-1 when Stiller starts
Last time out: Took a NO-DECISION in an 8-6 (10) victory at Bowie 5/1 (2.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 GIDP)
UAEROS REGULAR SEASON BREAKDOWN ('09)
CURRENT STREAK...................................................... W5 LONGEST WINNING STREAK......................... 7 (4/17 - 4/24 (1))
LAST 5 GAMES............................................................. 5-0 LONGEST LOSING STREAK.................................... 1 (four times) LAST 10 GAMES........................................................... 8-2 BEST RECORD............................................................ 18-4 (May 2nd)
HOME RECORD............................................................ 11-3 WORST RECORD..................................................... 2-1 (April 10th)
ROAD RECORD............................................................ 7-1 SEASON vs. ALTOONA................................................................ 5-2
Aerodynamics...
The Drive for Five...The Aeros will try to get back on the field for the first time since Saturday this morning, as rainouts have postponed Akron's last four games (Sunday in Bowie and every day so far here in Altoona). RHP Hector Rondon, who hasn't pitched since last Tuesday, will start game one of today's doubleheader with reliever Erik Stiller making his second spot-start of the season in game two. And while this may be the kiss of death, the forecast calls for clear skies.
Welcome Back...The Aeros have regained the services of Opening Day 3B Jared Goedert who was sidelined close to three weeks with a strained right oblique, but have lost regular 2B Josh Rodriguez with a strained right hamstring. Goedert is hitting .154 on the season, but holds a .421 on-base percentage thanks to six walks against just one strikeout. Rodriguez was off to a fantastic start before hurting his hamstring while running the bases last Wednesday in a game against Harrisburg. The native of Houston, TX was batting .314 with five RBI on the year, had more walks (15) than strikeouts (13), and was leading the Eastern League with a .478 on-base percentage. He is on the disabled list retroactive to April 30th.
Roster Move...The Aeros have lost the services of RHP Frank Herrmann, who was promoted to Class AAA Columbus yesterday. As yet there has been no corresponding move to fill his spot on the roster or in the rotation.
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