Altoona One-Hit in Series Opener
Published on May 18, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
CURVE, Pa. - Akron's Scott Barnes, Steven Wright and Omar Aguilar combined to one-hit the Curve as the Aeros took the first game of the series, 2-0, at Blair County Ballpark on Tuesday night. Gorkys Hernandez recorded Altoona's only hit of the ballgame in the eighth inning.
It was a pitcher's duel from the get-go as Barnes and Curve starter Justin Wilson (1-4) each tossed up zeroes through the first five innings. Wilson escaped early troubles in the first and second innings to go on and retire 12 in a row before walking Nick Weglarz with two away in the sixth. After the walk to Weglarz, Wilson gave up a two-run homer to Matt McBride and that proved to be the difference maker in the game.
Wilson would depart after allowing the home run and finished the night giving up the two runs on five hits in 5.2 innings with six strikeouts and one walk. The Anaheim, Calif. native has thrown 17.2 innings in his last three starts and given up a total of four runs while the Curve offense has yet to score in any of those three starts.
Altoona's best scoring opportunity came in the sixth inning when Chase d'Arnaud drew a one-out walk from the starter Barnes. Barnes would be removed in favor of Wright before Jordy Mercer's at bat but Wright walked Mercer to put two on with just one away.
After Hector Gimenez flew out, Wright walked Matt Hague to load up the bases. With the bases loaded, Josh Harrison fouled out to right to end the inning and the threat. Akron pitching issued a total of eight walks in the game.
Altoona (22-15) looks to rebound on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. when they take on the Aeros (15-23) in the second game of this short three-game series. Akron sends LHP Eric Berger (0-2, 10.67) to the hill in the second game while Altoona counters with RHP Tim Alderson (2-1, 6.35).
It's a Wacky Wednesday at BCB and we'll pay tribute to lunch meat with Livin' La Vida Lunchmeat Night. Select fans can participate in contests such as the Meat Eaters' Derby and the Bringing Home the Bacon contest at Wednesday night's game.
The winner of the Meat Eaters' Derby will receive free lunch for a year with lunch meat provided by Kunzler, bread courtesy of Pacifico Bakery and snack chips courtesy of Herr Foods. The person who can catch the loose pig in the Bringing Home the Bacon contest will receive a free pig to roast courtesy of Holland Brothers Meat.
Fans can also receive $2 off their tickets on Wednesday as part of the Curve Road to Savings program. Since Altoona won two of its four games at The Diamond over the weekend, all ticket prices for Wednesday's game will be discounted $2. Pregame coverage begins on the flagship, ESPN Radio 1430, WVAM at 6 p.m.
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