Behind De La Cruz, Aeros Down Baysox, 4-3
Published on April 18, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
BOWIE, MD - Kelvin De La Cruz struck out nine Bowie Baysox hitters to help the Akron Aeros win game one of a three-game series 4-3 Monday at Prince George's Stadium.
De La Cruz pitched five innings, gave up two earned runs on six hits and walked one to go along with his nine strikeouts as he picked up his first win of 2011.
Cory Burns recorded his fifth save of the season for the Aeros pitching 1.1 innings of relief, giving up one earned run on one hit, striking out two and walking none. Burns only blemish came on a solo home run by Caleb Joseph. Burns' five saves are the most by any pitcher in the Eastern League in 2011.
Eddie Gamboa suffered the loss for the Baysox lasting five innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits, striking out six and walking none.
The Aeros (6-6) got things started in the top of the first inning off Gamboa. Juan Diaz singled with one out and Chun Chen doubled him home to make it 1-0. Matt McBride followed with a two-run home run to left field to give the Aeros a 3-0 lead.
The Baysox (5-6) scored a run in both the first and second innings, but De La Cruz settled in and allowed just two hits and three total base runners over the next three innings of work.
The Aeros added a run in the top of the sixth inning on a John Drennen RBI single. That run proved to be difference as Nick Hagadone and Burns combined to hold the Baysox to just one run over the final four innings as the Aeros won game one of this three-game series.
Akron will look to make it two straight against Bowie on Tuesday night. Aeros manager Chris Tremie has yet to announce his starter for Tuesday's contest. The Baysox will turn to right-handed pitcher Zach Clark. Clark is 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 2011. 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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