Aeros Take Finale Behind Solid Outing from De La Cruz
Published on May 11, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
ERIE, PA - The Akron Aeros won the final game of a three-game series against the Erie SeaWolves 4-1 Wednesday at Jerry Uht Park.
Kelvin De La Cruz got the win for the Aeros tossing five scoreless innings, scattering two hits, striking out seven and walking four. Cory Burns pitched two scoreless innings of relief to earn his 10th save of 2011.
Casey Crosby got the loss for Erie pitching six innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits, walking six and striking out five.
The Aeros (15-18) got on the board in the top of the third inning off Crosby. With one out, Jordan Henry and Karexon Sanchez worked back-to-back walks. With Jared Goedert at the plate, the Aeros pulled off a double steal as Henry stole third and Sanchez took second. Later in the at-bat, Goedert reached on an infield single that allowed Henry to score to give Akron a 1-0 lead. Crosby uncorked a wild pitch with Matt McBride at the plate that allowed Sanchez to score to make it 2-0.
It remained 2-0 until the top of the eighth inning. With two outs, Matt McBride doubled and, after Shawn Roof misplayed the ball in left field, came across to score to make it 3-0.
The SeaWolves (15-16) loaded the bases with no one out in the bottom of eighth inning, but could muster just one run as Burns got out of the jam.
Akron added another run in the top of the ninth inning and went on to the win.
The Aeros will head to Bowie to begin a four-game series with the Baysox Thursday. Right-handed pitcher Joe Gardner gets the start for Akron. Gardner is 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in 2011. He will face fellow righty Wynn Pelzer, who is 1-3 with a 3.60 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.
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