EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Fedroff's Streak Snapped As Aeros Fall In Extras

Published on May 28, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release


AKRON, OH - Cory Burns allowed a run in the top of the 10th inning as the Akron Aeros lost game two of a four-game series to the Richmond Flying Squirrels in extra innings 3-2 Saturday at Canal Park.

Burns suffered the loss for the Aeros.

Right-hander Daniel Otero pitched two scoreless innings of relief for Richmond and picked up the win striking out two while walking none.

Tim Fedroff went 0-for-4 Saturday snapping his 20-game hitting streak. Fedroff's streak was the longest in the Eastern League this season and third longest in Aeros history. Fedroff is tied for third best in club history with Ryan Mulhern, who hit in 20 straight from July 22 - August 13, in 2005.

The Squirrels (24-24) got on the board in the top of the first inning. Justin Christian led off with a walk and Charlie Culberson doubled him to third. Nick Noonan followed with a two-RBI single that gave Richmond a 2-0 lead.

The Aeros (23-27) cut the Richmond lead in half in the bottom of the third inning. Juan Apodaca and Jordan Henry had back-to-back singles to open the frame. Fedroff advanced the runners on a sacrifice bunt. With the bases full, Apodaca came across to score when Beau Mills grounded into a force out to make it 2-1.

Akron evened things at 2-2 in the bottom of the fourth inning when Kyle Bellows scored on an Apodaca ground out.

The game stayed tied and went to extra innings. In the top of the 10th inning, the Squirrels got an RBI double from Nick Noonan to retake the lead and go on to the win.

The Aeros and Squirrels will play game three of this four-game series Sunday. Akron will turn to righty Joe Gardner, who is 3-3 with a 4.06 ERA this season. He will face left-hander Eric Surkamp, who is 3-2 with a 1.53 ERA in 2011. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 12:50 p.m.

It is also Sunday Family FUNday at Canal Park. The first 2,000 youngsters ages 12 & under through the turnstiles on Sunday receive a special curve ball, courtesy of BPI Information Systems. Great activities will be featured for the entire family throughout the game.

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