Curve fall to Aeros 7-0
Published on May 14, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA, PA - Jeanmar Gomez had another great start for Akron silencing the Curve bats and their three game win streak with Akron besting the Curve 7-0 Thursday night at Blair County Ballpark.
Gomez (3-0) had his longest start of the season pitching eight innings giving up four hits and striking out eight without walking a batter.
Niuman Romero drove in the first run of the game on a fielder's choice in the second inning. Matt McBride slapped another RBI single to right to score Jared Goedert to put Akron up 2-0. The Aeros added two more runs in the fifth scoring one run on a throwing error and then another on a Jerad Head single. Akron would add two more runs in the eighth
Kyle Bloom (0-1) picked up the loss for Altoona. Bloom pitched four innings allowing four runs on five hits with two walks and two strikeouts.
Altoona (11-21) looks to even the series Friday night against Akron (24-7). Altoona will put right hander Brad Lincoln (0-3, 3.23) on the mound and southpaw Chuck Lofgren (2-0, 1.33) will get the start for Akron. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. with radio coverage starting at 6:05 on ESPN Radio 1430, WVAM and the Curve Radio Network.
Friday's ballgame features a great giveaway for all the ladies as the first 1,500 gals of all ages will receive a pink Curve tote bag presented by Lakemont Park. Great seats for the entire homestand are still available and can be obtained by calling 877-99-CURVE, logging on to AltoonaCurve.com or in person at the Blair County Ballpark ticket windows during normal business hours.
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