EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Aeros Salvage Finale with R-Phils

Published on June 2, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
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READING, PA - The Akron Aeros downed the Reading Phillies 8-4 Thursday morning at FirstEnergy Stadium to salvage the finale of a three-game series.

Right-handed pitcher Paolo Espino recorded the win for the Aeros tossing six innings of relief, allowing one earned run on three hits and striking out six while walking none. Left-hander Kelvin De La Cruz made the start for Akron lasting three innings, giving up three earned runs on three hits, walking five and striking out four.

Right-hander J.C. Ramirez suffered the loss for the R-Phils pitching four innings, giving up seven runs (six earned) on six hits, walking five and striking out one.

The Aeros (26-29) got on the board in the top of the first inning. Jordan Henry led off with a walk and quickly stole second. With two outs, Henry advanced to third on a J.C. Ramirez wild pitch. Beau Mills followed with a single scoring Henry and giving Akron a 1-0 lead.

The R-Phils (28-24) answered in the bottom of the second inning. Niuman Romero drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and Tim Kennelly followed with a two-RBI double to give Reading a 3-1 lead.

Akron retook the lead in the top of the third inning. Donnie Webb led off with a double and Henry moved him to third on a sacrifice bunt. Tim Fedroff reached on a fielding error allowing Webb to score to make it 3-2. Matt McBride followed with a two-run home run giving the Aeros a 4-3 lead.

The Aeros added to their lead in the top of the fourth inning. Karexon Sanchez was hit by a pitch with one out. With two outs, Sanchez stole second and Webb walked. Henry and Fedroff followed with back-to-back RBI singles to make it 6-3. McBride capped the inning with an RBI double to give the Aeros a 7-3 lead.

Reading got a run back in the bottom of the frame to cut the deficit to 7-4.

Akron added an insurance run in the top of the ninth inning and went on to the win.

The Aeros will return home to begin a three-game series with the Binghamton Mets Friday. Right-handed pitcher Joe Gardner will get the start for Akron. Gardner is 3-3 with a 3.46 ERA in 2011. He will face fellow righty Brandon Moore, who is 4-3 with a 4.27 ERA this season. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m.

Friday is also Superhero Fireworks Night presented by Zayo Enterprises. Dress up as your favorite superhero as Canal Park celebrates Thor, the Green Lantern, Superman, and others who make up the Justice League of America! The craziest, zaniest, most outrageous mascot show in sports is also coming to Canal Park on Friday. Fans will be entertained by the shenanigans of BirdZerk!

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