Aeros Offense Comes Alive in Win, 8-5
Published on May 4, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - The Aeros ended their six game losing streak Tuesday night at Canal Park against the Trenton Thunder 8-4 in front of 1,373 fans. Akron is looking to start a new streak of their own, but in the other direction as the team is now 9-16 on the 2010 season.
The Aeros scored first with one run in the bottom of the first inning off a Beau Mills single, which allowed outfielder Tim Fedroff to come around and score, making it 1-0 after the first inning. The Aeros offense began to show signs of life when they scored two more runs in the second inning. The Thunder began to chip away at the lead in the fourth inning when Daniel Brewer doubled to right-field off starting pitcher Zach Putnam and David Adams launched his third home run of the season making it 3-2. The Thunder again got on the board the following inning off a double by Daniel Brewer, allowing two more runners to cross the plate making it a 4-3 contest. Zach Putnam tied his longest outing of the year going six innings and allowing only four runs, while striking out four. Beau Mills tallied two base hits and drove in four runs to lead the Aeros offense Tuesday night. Akron's offense erupted in the bottom of the seventh inning when they crossed the plate five times making it 8-4. Two straight singles by Jared Goedert and Nick Weglarz and a catcher's interference call on Matt McBride loaded the bases before Beau Mills came up and connected with a double that allowed all three Aeros to come around and score making it 8-4. Vinnie Pestano gave up a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning to Thunder catcher Austin Romine before Reid Gorecki strikes out swinging.
Justin Germano (1-1) came out of the Aeros bullpen and was just what they needed as they were looking to end their six game losing skid. Germano came into the game in relief of Zach Putnam and was lights out, allowing no runs on no hits and striking out one Thunder batter. Wilkin De La Rosa (0-2), who is a native of the Dominican Republic, was charged with his third blown save of the year after only making it through a third of an inning. De La Rosa allowed five runs to cross the plate, while striking out one during his outing Tuesday night at Canal Park. Mills led the way offensively for the second night in a row, finishing 2-4 with four RBI on the night. Fedroff and Goedert also finished with two hits apiece. Cord Phelps recorded his first triple of the season, as well as a double while going 2-4 on the night.
The Aeros have two games remaining at home before departing for a week long road trip. Left-hander Ryan Edell (0-1, 8.27 ERA), who last pitched against the Binghamton Mets, will go for Akron against Thunder right-hander Ryan Pope (0-2, 5.68 ERA). Indians' closer Kerry Wood is set to make his second rehab appearance out of the Akron bullpen Wednesday. Wood is expected to work only one inning tomorrow night.
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