Erie SeaWolves at Akron Aeros...Game Four of Four...Game Notes
Published on August 29, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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ERIE SEAWOLVES (59-74, 6th PLACE WEST, 20.0 GB) vs. AKRON AEROS (69-64, 4th PLACE WEST, 10.0 GB)
LHP DUANE BELOW (5-12, 5.04 ERA) vs. LHP SCOTT BARNES (6-9, 4.77 ERA)SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 * 1:35 P.M.* RADIO COVERAGE: FOX SPORTS RADIO 1330 AM, WWW.SEAWOLVES.COM CANAL PARK * GAME #134 * ROAD GAME #71 * DAY GAME #31
Today, the SeaWolves look to avoid a four game series sweep as they take on the Akron Aeros in the final road game of the season at Canal Park. Last night, the Aeros shut out the SeaWolves for the second time in the last three games 9-0. It was the ninth time the SeaWolves were shut out in 2010. Akron has outscored the 'Wolves 26-2 in the first three games of the series. Erie is winless at Canal Park this season (0-10). Dating back to 2009, the SeaWolves have lost 19 consecutive games in Akron. Erie's last win in Akron came on May 24, 2009...Lefty Duane Below takes the mound for the SeaWolves making his 27th start of the season and fourth against the Aeros. Below is 0-2 with a 3.55 ERA against Akron this season. He took a no-decision in his last start at Altoona. In the game, he allowed two runs on four hits with two walks and five strikeouts in 5.1 innings of work. Below left the game leading but the bullpen could not hold on...Lefty Scott Barnes takes the mound for the Aeros making his 25th start and fifth start against Erie. Barnes is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA in four previous starts against the Howlers. Barnes took a no-decision in his last start at Reading allowing two runs on four hits with two walks and five strikeouts. Barnes has allowed just three earned runs over his last 19.0 innings pitched and is 1-0 over that span.
- Akron leads the season series over Erie 13-4. The SeaWolves and Aeros meet 22 times in 2010.- Defensively, the 'Wolves have committed 141 errors on the season which is the most in the EL.- The 'Wolves have turned 154 double plays which ranks second in the EL.- The SeaWolves are eighth in the league with a 4.51 team ERA. Akron is fifth in the league with a 4.05 team ERA.- The SeaWolves are 11th in the league with a .246 team batting average. Akron leads the league with a .274 team average.- Erie has connected on a 124 home runs which is third in the league. - The SeaWolves are third in the league with 119 stolen bases. - The 'Wolves are 29-41 on the road.- Erie leads the Eastern League with seven grand slams.- The Howlers are 14-11 in August. - Erie is 0-10 at Canal Park - The SeaWolves have not hit a home run on the current road trip.- The SeaWolves are looking to avoid their first sweep since July 15-18 against the Aeros.- Erie has been swept in 11 series this season.
MONDAY vs. RICHMOND - 7:05 FIRST PITCHLHP Adam Wilk (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. LHP Jake Stevens (4-3, 2.38 ERA)
TUESDAY vs. RICHMOND - 7:05 FIRST PITCHRHP Anthony Shawler (4-3, 4.84 ERA) vs. RHP Craig Westcott (3-2, 5.40 ERA)
WEDNESDAY vs. RICHMOND - 7:05 FIRST PITCHRHP Brayan Villarreal (0-4, 4.06 ERA) vs. RHP Felix Romero (4-3, 3.55 ERA)
THURSDAY vs. RICHMOND - 7:05 FIRST PITCHLHP Jon Kibler vs. RHP Mike Macdonald
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