EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Aeros Score Seven Runs in Seventh, Win 9-3

Published on July 5, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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AKRON, OH - A crucial seven-run seventh inning powered the Akron offense Monday night at Canal Park as the Aeros defeated the visiting Trenton Thunder 9-3 in the first game of a four-game series. A rowdy crowd of 6,859 enjoyed Dollar Dogs in downtown Akron and witnessed the Aeros storm back in the seventh with a season-high tying offensive burst. Third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall and designated hitter John Drennen each had productive nights while Alex White delivered yet another quality start as Akron improved to 41-42 on the season and the Eastern Division-leading Thunder fell to 51-32.

Chisenhall helped the host Aeros score early against Trenton starting pitcher Andrew Brackman. After the 6'10" right-hander retired the first two batters of the first inning, Chisenhall unloaded on a lining home run to right field, and Drennen later delivered an RBI single off the glove of first baseman Marcos Vechionacci to give Akron a 2-0 lead.

The Thunder finally scored against White in the top of the fourth thanks to two straight singles and a sacrifice fly by Brandon Laird. White cruised through the next two frames before reliever Bryan Price entered the game in the seventh and allowed the go-ahead runs on two doubles, a single and an error by second baseman Jason Kipnis.

Now trailing 3-2, the Akron responded against a trio of Trenton pitchers in the bottom half of that seventh. Drennen led off with a triple to right field and Jerad Head hit an RBI double while both Tim Fedroff and Damaso Espino greeted new reliever Kevin Whelan with singles. Whelan then hit Cristo Arnal with a pitch to load the bases, and after finally recording the first out of the inning, he allowed a clutch two-run double to Kipnis.

Josh Schmidt replaced Whelan following that double, and Chisenhall promptly smashed yet another RBI two-bagger to right field. Drennen provided the final run of the contest with his second single, scoring Chisenhall and giving the Aeros a six-run edge.

Price (3-2) earned the win despite his rocky relief outing, allowing four hits and two runs along with a walk and a pair of strikeouts. Brackman (0-3) took the loss despite an impressive performance through the first six frames, permitting four runs (three earned) on eight hits. The Thunder scored just one run in six innings against White, giving the young right-hander his seventh quality start as he now has a 1.70 ERA in nine Double-A outings.

Chisenhall finished 3-for-4 on the night with his eighth home run of the season and three RBI and the Aeros collected six extra-base hits overall. Drennen also finished with three hits and two RBI, Kipnis drove in a pair with his seventh-inning double and first baseman Matt McBride extended his hitting streak to eight straight games with a single in the first.

This home stand continues Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. for a Two for Tuesday against the Thunder. All fans can enjoy two-for-one specials on ballpark favorites such as soft drinks, popcorn, hot dogs and ice cream scoops, along with a special buy one ticket, get one free offer from KRAFT Singles. Akron left-hander Scott Barnes (4-7, 5.55 ERA) matches up against Trenton southpaw Wilkin de la Rosa (2-3, 5.68 ERA) in the contest. Join Jim Clark for Tuesday night's radio broadcast beginning at 6:50 p.m. on Fox Sports 1350 AM and at www.akronaeros.com.

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