Bergner Sets Franchise Strikeout Record in Finale Loss
August 3, 2025 - Eastern League (EL)
Erie SeaWolves News Release
The SeaWolves (16-15, 61-40 overall) dropped the finale in Akron (14-19, 57-44) 4-1 on Sunday.
Erie scored an unearned run in the first inning against Yorman Gómez. Chris Meyers reached on Travis Bazzana's throwing error before Justice Bigbie and Jake Holton had consecutive two-out singles. Holton's single drove home Meyers to give Erie a 1-0 lead.
Austin Bergner struck out Bazzana to begin the bottom of the first. It was Bergner's 279th strikeout with Erie, setting a new franchise record for career strikeouts. He passed former SeaWolves right-hander Warwick Saupold.
In the bottom of the third, Jonah Advincula led off with a single and stole second base. He advanced on a groundout and scored on a wild pitch with two out, tying the game at 1-1.
Bergner took a no-decision for Erie. He departed after 4.2 innings. He allowed one run on four hits, one walk, and four strikeouts.
Jorge Burgos slammed a solo homer against Blair Calvo in the sixth inning, giving Akron a 2-1 lead.
Akron added a pair in the eighth against Andrew Magno. Burgos drove home Angel Genao from third with an RBI single, his third hit of the game. Burgos eventually scored on a wild pitch, making it 4-1.
Matt Jachec (1-1) earned the win in relief over Calvo (0-1). Zane Morehouse picked up his eighth save.
Erie starts a series against Richmond on Tuesday at UPMC Park. Kenny Serwa faces Nick Zwack in the opener at 6:05 p.m.
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