Aeros Winning Streak Snapped; Erie Defeats Akron, 7-3
June 30, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - The Akron Aeros saw their six-game winning streak come to an end with a 7-3 loss to the Erie SeaWolves on Thursday night, in the first of a four-game series at Jerry Uht Park. The Aeros faced a balanced attack, as the SeaWolves scored in five of their eight innings.
Kelvin De La Cruz took the loss, giving up five runs on eight hits, and striking out eight in five innings of work. Eric Berger pitched three innings of relief for the Aeros (40-40) allowing two runs on four hits, with two walks and two strikeouts.
SeaWolves starter Jacob Turner earned the win, pitching seven innings and scattering nine hits, while walking two and striking out five. Luis Marte pitched two innings of shutout relief for the SeaWolves (40-39).
Erie started their scoring early as they took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning. Jamie Johnson led off with a double, and after a Gustavo Nunez ground out, Francisco Martinez doubled home Johnson.
The SeaWolves added three more runs in the 2nd inning. Rawley Bishop started the inning with a strikeout. Justin Henry legged out an infield single and Brandon Douglas dropped down a bunt single. Bryan Holaday followed with a 3-run home run, his fourth of the season, making it 4-0.
Akron started their scoring in the 4th inning. After a Juan Diaz ground out and a Beau Mills fly out, Nick Weglarz hit a ground rule double to center, and Karexon Sanchez brought Weglarz home with an RBI single, to make it 4-1.
After the SeaWolves scored runs in the 5th and 6th innings, the Aeros were able to generate some offense in the 7th inning. Karexon Sanchez led off the inning with a walk, and advanced to second on a Donnie Webb ground out. Jordan Henry singled home Sanchez and then scored on a Ben Copeland RBI single, making it 6-3. Erie finished the game's scoring with another run in the bottom half of the 7th inning.
The Aeros continue their series with the SeaWolves on Friday. Akron will give the ball to right-handed pitcher Joe Gardner, who is 5-5 with a 3.92 ERA in 2011. He will face fellow right hander Brooks Brown, who is 1-2 with an 8.50 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.
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