Aeros Shutout By SeaWolves, 5-0
Published on July 30, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - Right-handed pitcher Adam Miller allowed two runs in the top of the fifth inning that broke a scoreless tie as the Akron Aeros were shutout by the Erie SeaWolves 5-0 in game three of a four-game series Saturday at Canal Park.
Miller suffered the loss for the Aeros pitching two innings of relief, allowing five earned runs on eight hits, walking one and striking out one.
Left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly recorded the win for Erie tossing seven scoreless innings, scattering four hits and striking out eight while walking two.
The game was scoreless until the top of the fifth inning. Deik Scram and Bryan Holaday opened the frame with back-to-back singles. Jamie Johnson followed with an RBI single scoring Scram and giving the SeaWolves a 1-0 lead. Following a double play, Ben Guez singled home Holaday to make it 2-0.
Erie (50-57) grabbed three more runs in the top of the fifth inning and went on to the win.
The Aeros (55-53) will look to split this four-game series with the SeaWolves on Sunday. Akron will give the ball to left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland, who is 7-5 with a 3.97 ERA in 2011. The SeaWolves have yet to name a starter for tomorrow's contest. First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 12:50 p.m.
Sunday is Family FUNday featuring fun for the entire family throughout the game. The first 2,000 youngsters 12 and under will receive an Orbit Bobblehead, courtesy of FirstMerit.
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