EL1 Erie SeaWolves

Erie SeaWolves Game Notes

Published on July 3, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release


Tonight, the SeaWolves wrap up an eight-game homestand as they look for a series win in the final game of a four-game series against the Akron Aeros (Cleveland Indians) at Jerry Uht Park. Last night, Akron scored two late runs and snapped Erie's four-game winning streak with a 7-6 win over the ‘Wolves. The loss dropped Erie to a game over .500 at 41-40 but they remain in third place in the EL West, 6.5 games behind first place Harrisburg and one game back of wild card leading Richmond...Tonight, lefty Jay Voss takes the mound for the SeaWolves making his eighth start and first against Akron. Voss took a loss in his last start in game one of a doubleheader against Binghamton on June 28. In the game, he allowed five runs, three earned, on nine hits with no walks and five strikeouts in 4.2 innings of work. The SeaWolves lost the game 6-3...RHP Austin Adams takes the mound for the Aeros making his 16th start and first against the SeaWolves. Adams took a no-decision in his last start against Bowie allowing two runs on six hits with a walk and six strikeouts in seven innings of work. Adams has worked seven innings in two of his last three starts. The SeaWolves are one of 90 Minor League Baseball teams wearing Stars and Stripes Caps over the next three games. The caps will be auctioned off throughout the next three days with the proceeds benefiting Welcome Back Veterans. Caps are also available for purchase in the SeaWolves Team Shop.

MONDAY at HARRISBURG - 7:00 FIRST PITCH

RHP Mark Sorensen (7-5, 5.85 ERA) vs. RHP Brad Peacock (9-2, 2.14 ERA)

TUESDAY at HARRISBURG - 7:00 FIRST PITCH

RHP Jacob Turner (3-2, 3.07 ERA) vs. RHP Erik Arnesen (5-1, 1.98 ERA)

WEDNESDAY at HARRISBURG - 7:00 FIRST PITCH

RHP Brooks Brown (4-3, 2.48 ERA) vs. RHP Shairon Martis (5-3, 2.82 ERA)

THRUSDAY at HARRISBURG - 7:00 FIRST PITCH

LHP Casey Crosby (5-2, 3.42 ERA) vs. LHP Oliver Perez (2-1, 2.48 ERA)

- Erie leads the season series over Akron 4-2. The SeaWolves and Aeros meet 19 times in 2011.

- SeaWolves have committed 74 errors which is fourth-most in the EL.

- The SeaWolves are 31-29 in night games and 10-11 in day games.

- Erie's pitching staff is ninth in the league with a 4.33 team ERA. The SeaWolves have given up 388 runs which is third-most allowed in the league. Erie has issued 287 walks which is second-most in the EL.

- The SeaWolves lead EL with 386 runs scored.

- Erie's offense is tied for second in the league with a .269 team batting average.

- The ‘Wolves are hitting .257 with RISP, .220 with two outs and RISP and .275 with runners on base.

- As a team, the SeaWolves are 20-for-71 with the bases loaded.

- The ‘Wolves are 24-17 at Jerry Uht Park.

- Erie is 18-25 against the Western Division.

- Jamie Johnson leads the team and is second in the league with 52 walks. Johnson leads the league with 54 runs scored.

- Justin Henry is seventh in the EL with a .314 average and is second with a .423 on-base percentage.

- The SeaWolves are in a stretch of playing 29 games in a span of 28 days with the next off day July 12 for the All-Star break.

- Jacob Turner, Chance Ruffin, Francisco Martinez and Justin Henry have been named to the Western Division All-Star squad.

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