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Chisenhall's Slam Helps Aeros Defeat Erie 5-1

Published on June 2, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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AKRON, OH - Lonnie Chisenhall was the star Wednesday night as he hit a grand slam to power the Aeros to a 5-1 victory over the visiting Erie SeaWolves. The designated hitter's fifth inning blast helped secure the game for Akron in front of a crowd of 1,252 at Canal Park. Aeros prospect Alex White earned the win with yet another impressive quality start as Akron improved to 23-30 with the third straight win and Erie dropped to 25-28.

The SeaWolves pounced on the scoreboard first in the top of the second inning against White. With one out, first baseman Michael Bertram smashed a 1-1 pitch into the bullpen in right field to give the visitors the early advantage. Carlos Rivero then started a rally in the bottom of that second against Erie starter and Ohio native Andy Oliver to help tie the ballgame. Rivero smacked a two-out double and second baseman Cord Phelps followed with an RBI single, bringing the score even at one run.

The two starters Oliver and White engaged in a classic pitcher's duel for the next several innings until the monster fifth for Akron. John Drennen and Damaso Espino provided back-to-back singles and Tim Fedroff followed with a simple ground ball up the middle for what seemed like a routine double play. The Erie middle infield combination of Cale Iorg and Justin Henry fumbled the ball however, loading the bases for the recently returned Chisenhall. The youngest player on the Aeros roster then delivered in the clutch with a lining shot off the large billboard in center for his second home run of the year.

White remained in cruise control against the SeaWolves lineup as Akron maintained the four-run advantage. He worked into the seventh inning before passing the torch to the Akron bullpen while the Aeros third baseman had a chance at making history later that frame. Fedroff and Chisenhall each reached base with two outs and Jared Goedert stepped to the plate with an opportunity to extend his hitting streak to a franchise-record tying 22 consecutive games. Erie left-handed reliever Jay Voss struck out Goedert to end the inning and any shot at history at Canal Park Wednesday.

White was dominant as he improved to 2-1 with Akron, delivering 6.2 innings of efficient pitching on the night. He struck out seven batters, allowed just two hits and one walk for his third quality start in as many Double-A outings. Oliver (5-3) took the loss and was decent in his return to the state of Ohio as the error and the grand slam plagued his performance. He allowed five runs (four earned) while striking out five batters in five innings pitched. The Aeros bullpen shut out the opposing team yet again as relievers Bryce Stowell and Steven Wright combined for the final seven outs against Erie.

Leading the charge for the Akron offense was Chisenhall as his homer was his second in just five games since returning from the disabled list last week. He finished 2-4 overall with the deciding grand slam in the fifth as six other Akron hitters collected a single hit on the night. Goedert's hitting streak ended at a miraculous 21 games in a row as he went failed to record a hit in his four at-bats while striking out twice.

This quick three-game home stand concludes Thursday as the Aeros look for the sweep against the SeaWolves. It is another Thirsty Thursday at Canal Park as all fans can purchase $1 12-oz. draft beer and soft drinks until the end of the seventh inning. Left-hander Scott Barnes (1-5, 7.45 ERA) is expected to return and start for Akron tomorrow against fellow southpaw Duane Below (2-4, 4.58 ERA) of Erie. The game broadcast begins at 6:50 p.m. on Sports Radio 1350 AM and on www.akronaeros.com. For more information, please call the Aeros at (330) 253-5151.

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