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Aeros Rout Fisher Cats, Win 12-0

Published on June 10, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
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AKRON, OH - The Aeros dominated New Hampshire throughout the night Wednesday, romping to a 12-0 win in front of 4,110 fans at Canal Park. Nick Weglarz tied a franchise-record by smacking a pair of triples en route to a season-high five RBI, and it was Akron's most lop-sided win since a 14-0 blowout at Harrisburg May 21st of 2006. The Aeros improved to 38-20 on the year, while the Fisher Cats fell to 27-33.

The scoring began for Akron in the very first inning, as the oddest of events propelled the Aeros to a quick four-run cushion. Jose Constanza began the game with a walk, Cristo Arnal was hit by a pitch, and a fielder's choice loaded the bases with no one out. New Hampshire first baseman David Cooper then committed back-to-back fielding errors that led to three runs, and a sacrifice fly from Jerad Head plated Carlos Santana and ended the inning with four runs and no hits against Fisher Cats starter Randy Boone. The no-hitter would not stand for very long however, as the Aeros would pounce on Boone again in the fourth.

After retiring eight straight batters between the first through third innings, Boone allowed back-to-back singles to Jerad Head and John Drennen to begin the fourth. Jose Constanza's one-out single loaded the bases, and Weglarz unloaded them with a two-out triple to left that Cody Haerther got a glove on but could not corral as the Aeros pushed it to a 7-0 advantage.

Akron registered yet another monster inning in the fifth against Fisher Cats reliever Nathan Starner. The rally began with a lead-off double by Beau Mills down the right field line, and Head plated him with a single to left. A double and a walk loaded the bases, and Constanza made it 9-0 with an RBI single to right. Arnal pushed it to 10-0 with a sac fly, and a two-run triple from Weglarz, again with two out, provided the final margin.

Starter Jeanmar Gomez (5-2) blasted out of a recent funk with a stellar six-inning performance, marking his fourth quality start of the season and his first since his perfect game May 21st at Trenton. The 21-year-old Venezuelan delivered six shutout innings allowing only a single and a walk while striking out five. Akron relievers Matt Meyer, Brian Grening and Erik Stiller completed the one-hit gem, as on the night the Fisher Cats managed only five base runners. Boone (4-4) took the loss for the Fisher Cats, as the visitors from New Hampshire lost their 16th game in their past 21 contests.

Weglarz's historic performance was not the only story offensively for the Aeros in this blowout. Constanza, Mills, Head and Drennen also had two-hit outings as the quintet combined for all 10 of the Akron hits on the night. With his five RBI masterpiece, Weglarz moved only one back of Carlos Santana for the team-lead with 39 on the year, while first baseman Mills registered his team-high 18th multi-hit outing and stole his third career base in his 243rd career game.

The Aeros look for the three-game sweep over New Hampshire on Thirsty Thursday, as they send Jake Westbrook (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound for his second rehab start with the team. It will only be his second appearance in his recovery from off-season surgery, and he will take on Fisher Cats left-hander Mark Rzepcynski (6-5, 3.45). Fans can enjoy $1 12-oz. beverages up until the end of the third inning, and may exchange a gently used children's book for a free ticket as a part of This City Reads Night at Canal Park. The game broadcast begins at 6:50 p.m. on SportsRadio 1350 AM and online at www.akronaeros.com. For more information, please call the Aeros at (330) 253-5151.

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