EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Chen's Double Propels Aeros Over Squirrels

Published on May 30, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
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AKRON, OH - Chun Chen broke a 2-2 tie in bottom of the eighth inning with an RBI double as the Akron Aeros went on to win the finale of a four-game series against the Richmond Flying Squirrels 3-2 Monday at Canal Park.

Righty Daniel Otero gave up the Chen RBI double and suffered the loss for the Squirrels pitching two innings, striking out one and walking none.

Right-handed pitcher Matt Langwell pitched an inning and a third of scoreless relief to record the win for the Aeros striking out three while walking none. Right-hander Cory Burns worked into and out of trouble in the top of the ninth inning to earn his 13th save of 2011.

The Aeros (25-27) got on the board in the bottom of the first inning. Jordan Henry led off with a walk and advanced to third on an errant pickoff attempt by Justin Fitzgerald. Tim Fedroff singled Henry home to make it 1-0. With Matt McBride at the plate, Fedroff stole second base and then swiped third. Beau Mills brought him home on a sacrifice fly to give the Aeros a 2-0 lead.

The Squirrels (24-26) cut the lead in half in the top of the fifth inning when Sharlon Schoop scored on a Chen passed ball. Richmond scored another run in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game 2-2.

The Aeros retook the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning on the Chen RBI double scoring McBride. Akron took three of four in this series at Canal Park against Richmond.

The Aeros will head to Reading Tuesday to begin a three-game series with the Phillies. Left-hander T.J. McFarland will get the start for Akron. McFarland is 1-3 with a 5.09 ERA in 2011. He will face right-handed pitcher B.J. Rosenberg, who is 0-1 with a 1.88 ERA this season. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 6:20 p.m.

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