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Published on August 29, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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Game #134 . Sunday, August 29, 2010 . 1:35 P.M.

Home Game #71 . Canal Park. Akron, OH

Akron Aeros (69-64) vs. Erie SeaWolves (59-74)

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Today's Starters - Akron - LHP Scott Barnes (6-9, 4.77 ERA)

Erie- LHP Duane Below (5-12, 5.04 ERA)

Upcoming Probables:

Monday, August 30, 7:05 p.m.: AKR LHP Eric Berger (5-5, 4.68 ERA) at TRE RHP Adam Warren (4-2, 3.05 ERA)

Tuesday, August 31, 7:05 p.m.: AKR RHP Alex White (8-7 2.28 ERA) at TRE RHP Cory Arbiso (5-3, 3.51 ERA)

Monday, September 1, 7:05 p.m.: AKR RHP Corey Kluber (2-2, 3.76 ERA) at TRE RHP Andrew Brackman (3-7, 3.23 ERA)

Tuesday, September 2, 7:05 p.m.: AKR LHP Matt Packer (1-2, 3.60 ERA) at TRE LHP Manny Banuelos (0-1, 9.53 ERA)

The Book on Scott Barnes...

. High Strikeouts - 10, set 6/9 vs. New Hampshire . Most Hits Allowed - 10, set 7/23 at Reading

. Longest Outing - 7.0 IP, set four times, last 8/6 at NBR . Most Walks Allowed - 5, set 6/20 at Portland

. Shortest Outing - 3.1 IP, set 4/9 at BIN and 5/24 vs. ALT . HR Allowed (Season) - 15

. Acquired by the Cleveland Indians organization in a trade with the San Francisco Giants in July 2009 for Ryan Garko

. Winning pitcher in the deciding game four of the 2009 Eastern League Championship Series against Connecticut

. Owns a 3.38 ERA in last 10 starts spanning 64 innings, named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending May 23rd

. Aeros are 9-15 when Barnes starts

. Last time out: Took a NO DECISION in a 3-2 defeat vs. Reading 8/18 (6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 1 HR)

Aeros 2010 Regular Season Breakdown.

CURRENT STREAK: W5 AUGUST RECORD: 12-14

LAST 5 GAMES: 5-0 LONGEST WINNING STREAK: 12 (5/31 - 6/12)

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

HOME RECORD: 37-33 BEST RECORD: 56-48 (July 30th)

ROAD RECORD: 32-31 WORST RECORD: 20-30 (May 30th)

SEASON vs. ERIE: 13-4 SEASON vs. WESTERN DIVISION: 37-34

Aeros Stat of the Day:

. The Aeros have won all 10 games against Erie at Canal Park this year and 19 straight at home dating back to May 25, 2009. Over that stretch, Akron has outscored the SeaWolves 135-38.

Aerodynamics.

. Goose eggs recalled. The Aeros shutout Erie for the second time in this four-game series with a 9-0 decision. The Aeros struck first when designated hitter Jerad Head hit in center fielder Jordan Henry on a bases-loaded fielder's choice in which the SeaWolves attempted to turn a double play in the first inning. Right fielder John Drennen eventually took advantage with an RBI-single to right field that scored second baseman Jason Kipnis. Head faced another bases-loaded opportunity in the second and he promptly delivered with a two-RBI double down the left field line that scored shortstop Cristo Arnal and Henry. First baseman Beau Mills followed with a two-RBI single that scored third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall and Head for a 6-0 lead. Head added his fourth RBI of the night in the fourth with a sacrifice fly that brought in Kipnis. The Aeros scored insurance runs in the seventh and eighth to cement the win.

. EL Shutouts. Akron has shut out Erie three times this season, and is tied with Trenton with the most shutouts in the league with 12. The Aeros are 12-4 in shutout games this year while the Thunder holds a 12-5 record in shutout games.

. Happy Birthday. Left-handed starter Matt Packer celebrated his 23rd birthday in style as he shut out the SeaWolves and struck out eight batters, the most he has had with the Aeros, through six innings of work. The Germantown, Tenn. earned his first Double-A win and improved to 1-2. Erie starter Jon Kibler (5-5) took the loss after he gave up seven runs on seven hits with six walks and two strikeouts in four innings.

. Head scalps Erie. Outfielder Jerad Head continues to be successful against the SeaWolves as he recorded his 10th multi-RBI game of the season with the Aeros Saturday as he hit in four runners. It's the second time the Topeka, Kan. native has batted in four runs this year. Head has the highest batting average (.425) and the most RBI (13) of any current Aeros player against Erie.

. Duplicating Drennen. Outfielder John Drennen has went 2-4 with a double in each of the past four games. The San Diego native has hit in six RBI and scored three runs during that stretch.

. Post-season setting up. Akron improved their playoff chances as they gained a game on current Western Division wild card leader Harrisburg with the Senators 2-1 loss to Trenton, as well as third-place Bowie as they fell 6-5 to New Britain. The Aeros are now 2.5 games back of the wild card lead with nine games remaining. Altoona defeated Richmond Saturday night meaning they stay 10 games in front of Akron, thus eliminating them from winning the regular season division title. Trenton and New Hampshire both have clinched playoff spots in the east. If the Aeros win the wild card, they will play the Western Division champions on September 8 and 9 before returning to Canal Park on Friday, Sept. 10. If necessary, Game 4 will be in Akron on Saturday, Sept. 11 and Game 5 will be on the road on Sunday, Sept. 12.

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