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Published on July 29, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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Game #103 . Thursday, July 29, 2010 . 7:05 P.M.

Home Game #54 . Canal Park . Akron, OH

Akron Aeros (54-48) vs. Reading Phillies (51-51)

Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Phillies

Today's Starters: Akron - RHP Kerry Wood (0-1, 32.40 ERA) and RHP Alex White (6-4, 1.48 ERA)

Bowie - LHP Yohan Flande (7-7, 4.44 ERA)

Upcoming Probables:

Friday, July 30: AKR LHP Kelvin De La Cruz (3-5, 5.16 ERA) vs. REA RHP Ty Taubenheim (3-1, 5.14 ERA)

Saturday, July 31: AKR RHP Paolo Espino (9-4, 4.00 ERA) vs. REA RHP J.C. Ramirez (2-2, 4.59 ERA)

Sunday, August 1: AKR RHP Anthony Reyes (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. REA RHP Michael Cisco (2-7, 5.10 ERA)

Monday, August 2: OFF DAY

The Book on Kerry Wood (with Cleveland Indians and Akron)...

. High Strikeouts - 3, set 6/27 at Cincinnati . Most Hits Allowed - 4, set 5/3 vs. TRN and 5/19 vs. KC

. Longest Outing - 1.0 IP, set 19 times, last 7/8 at TB . Most Walks Allowed - 2, set three times, last 5/19 vs. KC

. Shortest Outing - 0.1 IP, set four times, last 7/11 at TB . HR Allowed (Season) - 3

. Expected to throw one inning tonight for the Aeros, currently on MLB 15-day disabled list with blister on his right index finger

. Began season on disabled list, was 0-1 with a 32.40 ERA in two relief appearances during May rehab assignment with Akron

. Signed by Indians as free agent in December 2008, holds 4-7 record with 28 saves and 4.80 ERA in 81 career Cleveland games

. Indians are 12-11 when Wood appears in a game; Akron was 1-1

. Last time out: Took the LOSS in a 6-5 defeat at Tampa Bay 7/11 (0.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 IBB)

The Book on Alex White...

. High Strikeouts - 7, set four times, last 7/24 at REA . Most Hits Allowed - 8, set 6/19 at POR and 7/24 at REA

. Longest Outing - 7.0 IP, set three times, last 7/24 at REA . Most Walks Allowed - 5, set 6/8 vs. New Hampshire

. Shortest Outing - 4.0 IP, set 6/19 at Portland . HR Allowed (Season) - 6

. Reigning Akron Aeros Player of the Week, now has a 0.70 ERA in six straight quality starts with 29 strikeouts against three walks

. Holding EL opponents to .204 batting average, was 2-3 with 2.86 ERA in eight starts for Class A Kinston earlier this season

. Named ninth-best prospect in Indians system prior to 2010 season and was Cleveland's first-round draft pick in June 2009

. Aeros are 8-4 when White starts; Kinston was 3-5

. Last time out: Earned the WIN in a 12-1 victory at Reading 7/24 (7.0 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K)

Aeros 2010 Regular Season Breakdown.

CURRENT STREAK: W1 JULY RECORD: 16-8

LAST 5 GAMES: 2-3 LONGEST WINNING STREAK: 12 (5/31 - 6/12)

LAST 10 GAMES: 7-3 LONGEST LOSING STREAK: 6 (4/27 - 5/3)

HOME RECORD: 28-25 BEST RECORD: 52-45 (July 20th)

ROAD RECORD: 26-23 WORST RECORD: 20-30 (May 30th)

SEASON vs. READING: 4-6 SEASON vs. EASTERN DIVISION: 23-24

Aeros Stat of the Night:

. Outfielder Lucas Montero will become the 49th different player to appear for the Akron Aeros this season when he starts tonight, surpassing the entire 2009 total of 47.

Aerodynamics.

. Rain, Rain, Go Away. Rain suspended Wednesday night's game between the Aeros and the Bowie Baysox at Canal Park. A one-hour and 47-minute rain delay began the night before just 15 minutes of playing time and the official suspension announcement arrived at 9:39 p.m. The game stopped with Baysox catcher Steve Lerud at the plate, one out in the top of the second inning and a runner on first base against Akron starter Scott Barnes. The game will continue at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23rd at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie followed by that evening's regularly scheduled series opener in seven innings.

. Clip Show. The Aeros made several roster moves today highlighted by outfielder Matt McBride's promotion to Class AAA Columbus. McBride was batting .285 for Akron this season, leading the team in games played (94), doubles (25), home runs (17), and RBI (64). The 25-year-old Bethlehem, PA native will make his debut for the Clippers tonight at Huntington Park.

. Speed Racer. In a corresponding move, the Aeros received outfielder Lucas Montero from the Class A Kinston Indians to bring the roster back to 23 men. Montero had a .264 batting average in 94 games for Kinston this season, stealing 24 bases in only 29 attempts.. The final Akron roster change of the day was the official announcement of RHP Kerry Wood's rehab assignment.

. Summer Catch. Second baseman Jason Kipnis has been incredibly productive offensively since his promotion from the K-Tribe last month. In fact, he has now reached base in all 21 games at Canal Park since making his debut for the Aeros on June 12th.

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