Akron Scores Second Erie Shutout 9-0
Published on August 28, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - The Aeros shutout Erie for the second time in this four-game series with a 9-0 decision in front of 4,209 fans at Canal Park. The loss is Erie's 10th here this season and 19th straight here dating back to May 24 of 2009. Akron (69-64) has now outscored the SeaWolves (59-74) by a 26-2 count so far in the series.
The Aeros struck first when designated hitter Jerad Head hit in center fielder Jordan Henry on a bases-loaded fielder's choice in which the SeaWolves attempted to turn a double play in the first inning. Right fielder John Drennen eventually took advantage with an RBI-single to right field that scored second baseman Jason Kipnis.
Head faced another bases-loaded opportunity in the second and he promptly delivered with a two-RBI double down the left field line that scored shortstop Cristo Arnal and Henry. First baseman Beau Mills followed with a two-RBI single that scored third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall and Head for a 6-0 lead. Head added his fourth RBI of the night in the fourth with a sacrifice fly that brought in Kipnis.
The Aeros scored an unearned insurance run in the seventh after Head scored from third on an error by Bryan Pounds that allowed left fielder Tim Fedroff to be safe at first. Arnal made the score 9-0 in the eighth when he scored on a ground out by Chisenhall.
Left-handed starter Matt Packer celebrated his 23rd birthday in style as he shut out the SeaWolves and struck out eight batters, the most he has had with the Aeros, through six innings of work. The Germantown, Tenn. earned his first Double A win and improved to 1-2. Erie starter Jon Kibler (5-5) took the loss after he gave up seven runs on seven hits with six walks and two strikeouts in four innings.
Akron improved their playoff chances as they gained a game on current Western Division wild card leader Harrisburg with the Senators 2-1 loss to Trenton, as well as third-place Bowie as they fell 6-5 to New Britain. The Aeros are now 2.5 games back of the wild card lead with nine games remaining.
The Aeros look to clinch the four-game sweep Sunday as left-handed pitcher Scott Barnes (6-9, 4.77 ERA) faces SeaWolves southpaw Duane Below (5-12, 5.04 ERA) in the final regular season home game.
Sunday will be the final Family Pack Sunday and is sponsored by the Duquesne Incline where fans can buy four tickets, four hot dogs, four fountain drinks, and four bags of chips for only $48! Join Jim Clark for Sunday's radio broadcast beginning at 1:20 p.m. on Fox Sports 1350 AM and at www.akronaeros.com For more information, please call the Akron Aeros team offices at (330) 253-5151.
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