Birds Lose 2-1

Published on August 13, 2009 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Aberdeen IronBirds News Release

(ABERDEEN, MD) - After claiming victory in last night's game two, the ‘Birds had their eyes set on claiming their first series sweep on the season entering tonight's series finale. They fell short, falling 2-1 to the Crosscutters.

Williamsport scored first in the contest in the top of the first inning when Sebastian Valle singled to score Zachary Collier, who reached base with a single of his own, putting the ‘Cutters up 1-0.

The IronBirds started strong loading the bases with nobody out with Levi Carolus at the plate, Carolus grounded into a double play but T.J. Baxter was able to score and evening the score.

Williamsport's Jeremy Barnes hit a triple off the wall in left field to start off the fourth for the ‘Cutters. Barnes was brought home by Anthony Hewitt via a single to put the ‘Cutters up 2-1.

The ‘Birds were led offensively in this contest by Ty Kelly and Brian Conley who both went 2-4.

Three IronBirds extended their hitting streaks in the game. Kelly and Conley both improved their streaks to six games. While Bumbry improved his to five games.

Patrick Kantakevich (2-3) went 5.2 innings, allowed two runs on seven hits, along with four strikeouts and one walk. Kantakevich received the loss in the contest

Williamsport's Korey Noles (1-1) went 7.0 innings, allowing one run on six hits and striking out seven. Noles earned the victory in the contest.

The ‘Birds will hit the road and open up a 3-game series in Jamestown tomorrow as Tyler Sexton (2-5) will take the mound against the Jammers. Tomorrow's game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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