EL1 Erie SeaWolves

Curve Pitching Stymies Erie Bats

Published on April 9, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
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The Altoona pitching staff stymied the SeaWolves offense on Saturday afternoon, handing the Howlers their first loss of the season, 6-2 at Jerry Uht Park.

Erie struck first for the second time in the series in the bottom of the first inning against Altoona starter Aaron Thompson. Jamie Johnson led off with a single for his first Double-A hit. A balk moved Johnson to second and a Brandon Douglas sacrifice bunt pushed Johnson to third. Johnson scored on a Rawley Bishop groundout, giving the 'Wolves a 1-0 lead.

Altoona tied the game in the top of the third against Erie starter Luke Putkonen. Eric Fryer led off, walked and moved to second on a wild pitch. Fryer moved to third on a sacrifice bunt from Brad Chalk and scored on a wild pitch to make it 1-1.

Putkonen worked five innings, allowing one run with two walks and two strikeouts in his first start. He took a no-decision.

Altoona would take the lead in the sixth against reliever Rob Waite. Starling Marte led off and doubled. He scored on a Jordy Mercer base knock for a 2-1 Curve lead. Mercer would eventually come home to score on a Jordan Farrell base hit for a 3-1 advantage.

In the seventh, Chalk tripled with one out and scored on a Brock Hold single for a 4-1 Altoona lead. Altoona added two more runs in the top of the eighth to go ahead by five.

The SeaWolves got one back in the bottom of the eighth but missed out on a golden opportunity to get back into the game. Justin Henry led off with a walk. Johnson singled with one out putting two on for Brandon Douglas. Douglas singled home Henry making it a 6-2 game. Bishop walked to load the bases, however, Bryan Pounds grounded into an inning-ending 5-4-3 double play to thwart the Erie threat.

The 'Wolves went quietly in the ninth against Michael Dubee (S-1) en route to their first loss of the season.

Waite (0-1) took the loss after allowing three runs in relief over two innings of work.

The 'Wolves and Curve wrap up their four-game series on Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park.1:05 First Pitch.

Its Wendy's Scratch & Win Sunday as all fans in attendance receive a guaranteed winning scratch off card. Fans can also play catch in left field following the game presented by Verizon Superpages.

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