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Published on August 24, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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Games #128 & 129 . Tuesday, August 24, 2010 . 6:05 P.M.

Away Games #61 & 62 . Prince George's Stadium. Bowie, MD

Akron Aeros (64-63) vs. Bowie Baysox (67-60)

Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles

Today's Starters - Game 1: Akron - RHP Chen-Chang Lee (5-3, 3.47 ERA)

Bowie - TBA

Game 2: Akron - LHP Kelvin De La Cruz (4-6, 5.99 ERA)

Bowie - TBA

Upcoming Probables:

Wednesday, August 25: AKR RHP Alex White (7-7, 2.44 ERA) at BOW RHP Eddie Gamboa (6-4, 3.67 ERA)

Thursday, August 26: AKR TBA vs. ERI RHP Anthony Shawler (4-2, 4.63 ERA)

Friday, August 27: AKR TBA vs. ERI RHP Brayan Villareal (0-3, 4.13 ERA)

Saturday, August 28: AKR TBA vs. ERI LHP Brooks Brown (11-9, 4.35 ERA)

The Book on Chen-Chang Lee...

. High Strikeouts - 6, set 7/9 at Erie . Most Hits Allowed - 8, set 5/3 vs. Trenton

. Longest Outing - 3.0 IP (relief), set 7/9 at Erie . Most Walks Allowed - 3, set 4/16 vs. Bowie and 4/20 vs. Altoona

. Shortest Outing - 0.2 IP (relief), set 6/22 vs. RIC and 7/26 vs. BOW . HR Allowed (Season) - 4

. Signed as a non-drafted free-agent in September 2008

. Ranked fifth in the Carolina League and T-3rd in the Indians Player Development System in appearances with 45

. Has not given up an earned run since June 25th against Binghampton and only two unearned runs have been scored during that time

. Pitched 22.1 innings over that stretch; Aeros are 8-6 in games he appeared in during that time.

. Last time out: Came on in relief in 5-1 defeat vs. Harrisburg 8/20 (1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K)

The Book on Kelvin De La Cruz.

. High Strikeouts - 7, set three times, last 7/30 vs. REA . Most Hits Allowed - 9, set 5/21 vs. HAR and 6/5 at HAR

. Longest Outing - 6.0 IP, set three times, last 7/30 vs. REA . Most Walks Allowed - 6, set 8/13 vs. New Britain

. Shortest Outing - 3.1 IP, set 7/8 vs. Trenton . HR Allowed (Season) - 10

. Made six starts for Class A Kinston before May 10th promotion; limited to only five games in 2009 due to elbow ligament injury

. Named seventh-best prospect in Cleveland Indians system prior to 2009 season and placed on 40-man roster in November 2009

. Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Cleveland Indians in December 2004 out of the Dominican Republic.

. Aeros are 11-8 when De La Cruz starts; Kinston was 2-4

. Last time out: Took a NO DECISION in an 11-7 win vs. New Britain 8/13 (4.0 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 6 BB, 3 K, 1 HR)

Aeros 2010 Regular Season Breakdown.

CURRENT STREAK: L4 AUGUST RECORD: 7-14

LAST 5 GAMES: 1-4 LONGEST WINNING STREAK: 12 (5/31 - 6/12)

LAST 10 GAMES: 5-5 LONGEST LOSING STREAK: 6 (twice, 7/31 - 8/5)

HOME RECORD: 34-30 BEST RECORD: 56-48 (July 30th)

ROAD RECORD: 30-31 WORST RECORD: 20-30 (May 30th)

SEASON vs. BOWIE: 6-9 SEASON vs. WESTERN DIVISION: 32-33

Aeros Stat of the Day:

. The Aeros now have a doubleheader scheduled for the third straight day, thanks to inclement weather in Bowie Monday night. The second game was suspended in the third inning, tied 0-0.

Aerodynamics.

. Time change. The Aeros acted as the home team in the first game Monday night that was a continuation from July 28th originally scheduled in Akron. The Baysox struck first with runs in the second and third to give themselves a 3-0 lead. Akron answered in the bottom of the third with a home run of by left fielder John Drennen. Akron cut the deficit in the fifth when first baseman Beau Mills scored after catcher Miguel Perez reached on a fielder's choice with two outs. The Baysox extended its lead in the sixth with a run and hit a three-run home run in the seventh for the final 7-2 score. Southpaw Scott Barnes (6-9) took the loss while Rick Zagone (2-3) earned the win.

. Two twin bills. Monday's nightcap will resume at 6:05 p.m. with right-handed pitcher Chen-Chang Lee (5-3, 3.47 ERA) starting the continuation. Carlos Rojas will be batting for Bowie with two outs and a 2-1 count with nobody on base. This will remain a seven inning game. The originally scheduled game on Tuesday is now shortened to seven innings.

. Wild, wild west. Akron remains in the wild card race as Harrisburg lost last night 10-5 to the Portland Sea Dogs. The Baysox and Senators are now tied for second in the western division while the Aeros are still within striking distance at three games back.

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