EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Aeros Shutout Baysox Quickly, Win 4-0

Published on July 27, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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AKRON, OH - Four Aeros pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout Tuesday night, defeating the second-place Bowie Baysox by the final score of 4-0. Led by rehabbing Cleveland Indians starter Anthony Reyes and a big first inning of offense, Akron led throughout in a speedy two-hour and 13-minute contest in front of 2,889 fans at Canal Park. With the win, the third-place Aeros (54-48) jump back to being only one game behind the Baysox (56-48) in the race for the Western Division's wild card spot.

Reyes allowed his only hit of his three innings pitched in the top of the first just before the Akron offense provided all the run support needed on the night.

Center fielder Jordan Henry started his impressive game with a double to right and second baseman Jason Kipnis singled against Bowie starter Rick Zagone. Third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall made it a 1-0 game with an RBI single to left while designated hitter Matt McBride then followed with a towering three-run homer to the canal in left field.

The Aeros stranded two more runners later that inning as well and there would be only six base hits total in the remaining eight frames. Reyes blanked the Baysox through three before passing the torch to recently promoted reliever Rob Bryson.

Tyler Henson started the top of that fourth with a double and although Joe Mahoney also drew a walk, Bryson worked out of the damage by forcing three straight outs. Bowie only threatened again in the ninth when as they stranded runners on first and second.

Reliever Connor Graham (3-5) earned the victory for Akron, retiring all six batters he faced after replacing Bryson in the fifth. Zagone (1-3) took the loss despite only permitting one base runner after the first inning. Bryan Price then earned his first save with three more shutout frames while it was an impressive Aeros debut for Reyes. The right-hander allowed one hit and one walk with one strikeout in his three innings pitched during his third rehab start following June 2009 Tommy John reconstructive right elbow surgery.

Henry starred offensively as he finished 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles against Zagone, increasing his Double-A batting average to .341 in 44 at-bats against left-handers. McBride's home run was his team-leading 17th of the season as he joined two other sluggers for the minor league lead with 11 homers during the month of July.

The Aeros look for the series win in this crucial three-game series at Canal Park Wednesday night with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch. All Akron fans can save $28 on Family Packs specials of four tickets, four hot dogs, four bags of chips and four soft drinks for only $48 total. Lefty Scott Barnes (5-8, 5.20 ERA) makes his team-leading 20th start of the year for the Aeros against Bowie left-hander Pedro Viola (3-0, 2.45 ERA). Wednesday evening's radio broadcast begins at 6:50 p.m. on Fox Sports 1350 AM and at www.akronaeros.com. For more information, please call the Akron Aeros team offices at (330) 253-5151.

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