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Bellow's Eighth Inning Triple Leads Aeros To Fifth Straight Win

June 28, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
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AKRON, OH - Kyle Bellows hit a tie-breaking RBI triple in the bottom of the eighth inning that proved to be the game-winning hit as the Akron Aeros won game two of a three-game series against the Bowie Baysox 4-2 Tuesday at Canal Park.

With the win, the Aeros (39-39) have won five games in a row, which is tied for the team's longest winning streak of 2011. Akron also won five straight games from May 13-19.

Right-handed pitcher Armando Gamboa allowed the Bellows RBI triple and was saddled with the loss for Bowie pitching three innings, allowing two earned runs on three hits, walking three and striking out one.

Right-hander Tyler Sturdevant recorded the win for Akron pitching a scoreless inning of relief. Right-handed pitcher Cory Burns shut the door in the top of the ninth inning to earn his league-best 20th save of 2011.

Righty Austin Adams got the start for the Aeros tossing seven innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits and striking out six while walking just one.

The Aeros got on the board in the bottom of the first inning. Jordan Henry led off with a double. Ben Copeland reached on a Joe Mahoney fielding error that allowed Henry to get to third. With one out, Henry scored on a Beau Mills sacrifice fly to give the Aeros a 1-0 lead.

The Baysox (37-38) answered in the top of the third inning. Pedro Florimon led off with a single and quickly stole second. With two outs, Greg Miclat singled home Florimon to tie the game 1-1 then advanced to second on the throw to home plate. LJ Hoes followed with an RBI single scoring Miclat and giving the Baysox a 2-1 lead.

Akron tied the game 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Donnie Webb scored on a double play.

The Aeros retook the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. Mills led off with a single and scored on Bellows' RBI triple to give the Aeros a 3-2 lead. Nick Weglarz followed with an RBI single to score Bellows as Akron went on to the win.

The Aeros will go for the sixth straight win and a sweep of the Baysox Wednesday. Akron will give the ball to left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland, who is 3-4 with a 5.02 ERA in 2011. He will face right-handed pitcher Zach Clark, who is 5-6 with a 4.64 ERA this season. First pitch is at 12:05 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 11:50 a.m.

Wednesday is also Summer Camp Day. Bring your summer camp to the ballpark for Aeros afternoon baseball at Canal Park!

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