Erie SeaWolves at Akron Aeros...Game Four of Four...Game Notes
Published on July 20, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
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ERIE SEAWOLVES (41-59, 5th PLACE SOUTH, 21.5 GB) vs. AKRON AEROS (62-37, 1st PLACE SOUTH, 5.5 GA)
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LHP LUKE FRENCH (5-10, 4.70 ERA) vs. LHP SCOTT LEWIS (4-2, 3.73 ERA)
SUNDAY, JULY 20 * 2:05 PM * RADIO COVERAGE: FOX SPORTS RADIO 1330 AM, WWW.SEAWOLVES.COM
CANAL PARK * GAME #101 * ROAD GAME #56 * DAY GAME #28
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ENTERING TONIGHT'S ACTION...
Today, the SeaWolves look for a series win as they take the field in the final game of a four-game set at Canal Park against the Akron Aeros (Cleveland Indians). If the 'Wolves can pick up a win today, it would be the club's first series victory of the season over the Aeros. The 'Wolves are .500 (5-5) at Canal Park. Last night's loss snapped a three-game winning streak over the Aeros. The loss dropped Erie back to 21.5 games out of first place. The Aeros maintained a 5.5 game advantage over second place Harrisburg with their win over the 'Wolves on Saturday...Including this series, Erie will meet Akron eight times during a 15-day span with Erie returning to Canal Park on July 28 to begin a four-game series...Lefty Luke French takes the mound for the 'Wolves, making his 20th appearance and 19th start of the season. It is also his fourth start against the Aeros. French is 1-1 with a no-decision in his previous three against the Aeros. He took a loss in his last outing despite tossing a complete game in the second game of a doubleheader against Altoona. In the game, he went seven, allowing four runs on seven hits with two walks and three strikeouts. French has dropped three straight starts...Lefty Scott Lewis will make the start for Akron. He is making his ninth start and his second against Erie. Lewis took a loss against the 'Wolves on July 3. He took a no-decision in his last start against Reading going six shutout innings, allowing four hits with no walks and five strikeouts.
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TODAY'S NOTABLES -
- The SeaWolves are 22-33 on the road.
- Erie is 14-13 in day games.
- The 'Wolves are 30-41 against the Southern Division.
- Akron leads the season series over Erie 8-6. The SeaWolves and Aeros meet 23 times in 2008. The 23 times is the most Erie will face an opponent this season.
- The 'Wolves are ninth in the league with a .264 team batting average. Akron is the top hitting team in the EL with a .279 batting average.
- The SeaWolves lead the league with 96 stolen bases.
- The 'Wolves are second in the EL with 87 home runs.
- Erie's pitching staff is ninth in the league with a 4.79 ERA. Akron's pitching staff ranks sixth in the league with a 4.19 ERA.
- The SeaWolves are throwing out potential base stealers at a clip of 47.4 percent which leads the league. Dusty Ryan is fourth among catchers in the league with a .391 throwout percentage.
- Wilkin Ramirez, strained quad, and Ryan Roberson, hamstring strain, are both
listed as day-to-day.
- Wilkin Ramirez is fourth in the league with a .545 slugging percentage. He is tied for second in the league with seven triples and is tied for third with 19 stolen bases.
- Ryan Roberson is tied for fourth in the EL with 15 home runs.
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND STARTING PITCHERS -
MONDAY vs. BINGHAMTON - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
RHP Luis Marte (0-1, 3.65 ERA) vs. RHP Tobi Stoner (0-4, 6.11 ERA)
TUESDAY vs. BINGHAMTON - 6:05 FIRST PITCH
GM 1 - RHP Josh Rainwater (6-4, 4.20 ERA) vs. RHP Jose Sanchez (8-5, 4.31 ERA)
GM 2 - LHP Juan Cedeno (3-1, 3.23 ERA) vs. RHP Eric Brown (5-6, 5.76 ERA)
WEDNESDAY vs. BINGHAMTON - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
RHP Lauren Gagnier (1-1, 12.15 ERA) vs. LHP Jonathon Niese (5-7, 3.22 ERA)
THURSDAY vs. BINGHAMTON - 12:05 FIRST PITCH
LHP Danny Christensen (5-8, 4.53 ERA) vs. RHP Bobby Parnell (9-4, 3.94 ERA)
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