Aeros Swept By Thunder, Drop Season-High Fourth Straight
Published on July 27, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - The Akron Aeros were swept by the Trenton Thunder Wednesday losing the finale of a three-game series 5-1 at Canal Park.
With the loss, the Aeros (54-51) have dropped a season-high four games in a row.
Right-handed pitcher Joe Gardner suffered the loss for Akron pitching 5.1 innings, allowing five earned runs on 10 hits, walking three and striking out two.
Left-handed pitcher Manny Banuelos recorded the win for Trenton tossing 6.1 innings, giving up one earned run on five hits, walking three and striking out five
The game was scoreless until the top of the fourth inning when Rob Lyerly singled home Austin Romine to give the Thunder a 1-0 lead.
Trenton (56-48) added to their lead in top of the fifth inning. With one out, Addison Maruszak doubled and advanced to third on a Ray Kruml sacrifice bunt. Corban Joseph singled home Maruszak to increase the lead to 2-0.
The Thunder tacked on three insurance runs in the top of the sixth inning to take a 5-0 lead.
Akron's lone run came on a Kyle Bellows solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Aeros suffered their first three-game series sweep since August 20-22, 2010 (vs. Harrisburg).
The Aeros will look to snap their four-game skid as they begin a four-game series against the Erie SeaWolves at Canal Park on Thursday. Akron will give the ball to right-handed pitcher Austin Adams, who is 6-8 with a 3.85 ERA in 2011. He will face left-handed pitcher Casey Crosby, who is 6-3 with a 4.08 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.
It is a "Buck Up" Thirsty Thursday night, presented by the Ohio Lottery, with $1 Beer and $1 Soft Drinks. It is also Tropical Beach Night courtesy of Miller Lite. Finally, it is Mustache Appreciation Night at Canal Park. How does your mustache match up against Aeros LHP Eric Berger's handlebar mustache? We'll feature the best mustaches at this game!
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