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Aeros Win Series behind Packer's First Victory Of 2011

Published on May 15, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
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BOWIE, MD - The Akron Aeros won the finale of a four game series against the Bowie Baysox 5-3 Sunday at Prince George's Stadium.

The Aeros took three of four from Bowie and have now won three straight games, which is a season-high.

Left-handed pitcher Matt Packer picked up his first win of 2011 tossing seven innings, giving up one earned run on five hits and striking out eight while walking just one. Right-hander Cory Burns recorded his 12th save of 2011 pitching a scoreless bottom of the ninth inning, walking two and striking out two.

Right-handed pitcher Mitch Atkins got the loss for Bowie pitching seven innings, giving up five runs (three earned) on seven hits, walking three and striking out four.

The Aeros (18-19) got on the board in the top of third inning. Matt Lawson led off with a double and advanced to third on a Cristo Arnal sacrifice bunt. Lawson scored when Jordan Henry reached on a Billy Rowell throwing error. Henry then stole second and scored on a Tim Fedroff RBI single that gave the Aeros a 2-0 lead. Juan Diaz followed with a double that moved Fedroff to third. Following a walk, John Drennen brought Fedroff home on a sacrifice fly to center field.

Akron took a 4-0 lead in the top of the fourth inning on a Henry RBI single that scored Kyle Bellows.

The Aeros scored again in the top of the fifth inning. With one out, Matt McBride doubled and scored on a Drennen RBI single that made it 5-0.

The Baysox (18-19) got a run in the bottom of the frame on a Brandon Waring solo home run.

Bowie rallied for two in the bottom of the eighth inning, but drew no closer as the Aeros won the series.

The Aeros have an off day Monday and will begin a three-game series with the Altoona Curve Tuesday at Canal Park. Lefty Kelvin De La Cruz will get the start for the Aeros. De La Cruz is 2-3 with a 2.32 ERA in 2011. He will face fellow southpaw Jeff Locke, who is 2-3 with a 3.35 ERA this season. First pitch is at 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.

Tuesday is also Kraft Singles Tuesday Night Tickets. Buy one ticket, get one free from KRAFT Singles with purchase. Bring your package wrapper to Tuesday's Aeros game for a steal of a deal! Visit kraftsingles.com for more info! Exclusions apply. It is also Fish Appreciation Night. Join in the GO Fish tournament, pick up some information on local fishing hot spots, and much more.

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