EL1 Erie SeaWolves

First Place SeaWolves Win Fourth Straight

Published on August 16, 2019 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release


The first place Erie SeaWolves won their fourth straight game as they took down the Akron RubberDucks, 5-1, on Friday night at UPMC Park. The win, coupled with a Bowie win against Altoona, keeps the SeaWolves lead over the Baysox at two games in the Western Division.

Erie jumped ahead in the bottom of the first inning against Akron starter Eli Morgan. Derek Hill led off the inning with a base hit and Isaac Paredes followed with a two-run home run to left for a 2-0 lead. The home run for Paredes was his 11th of the season.

The SeaWolves added to the lead in the third with two outs as Jose Azocar blasted his 10th home run for a 3-0 lead. Azocar would later single as he notched his team-leading 38th multi-hit game.

The 'Wolves went ahead 4-0 in the last of the seventh against reliever Anthony Gose. Erie loaded the bases and Josh Lester drew a two-out walk.

The SeaWolves pitching staff extended their consecutive scoreless innings streak to 24 in the top of the eighth thanks in part to a spectacular defensive effort from Hill. With one out, Alex Call sent a deep fly ball to center and Hill made a leaping catch at the wall to bring back a home run.

In the bottom of the eighth with two outs, Hill made it a 5-0 game when he singled home Cam Gibson.

The lone Akron run came in the top of the ninth against Erie reliever Jose Fernandez when Trenton Brooks homered to left. Fernandez would get out of the frame with no additional damage, preserving the Erie win.

Erie starter Joey Wentz (2-0) earned his second win in three starts since joining the Tigers organization. He hurled five scoreless frames, allowing four hits with no walks and seven strikeouts.

Morgan (6-3) took the loss for the Ducks allowing three runs on six hits with a walk and seven strikeouts.

The SeaWolves will look for their fifth straight win on Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Casey Mize (6-3, 3.22 ERA) takes the mound for the SeaWolves against RHP Kyle Dowdy (0-0, 2.35 ERA).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 - Gates open at 6 p.m. | First pitch at 7:05 p.m.

Fireworks: After the game, fans will enjoy spectacular Zambelli fireworks set to the hits of the Red Hot Chili Peppers thanks to Rebich Investments.

Fans can purchase a light-up product from the SeaWolves Team Store to watch the fireworks on the field in front of the SeaWolves dugout.

Wine Tasting Night: Fans 21 & up can register to sample wines from Arundel Cellars & Brewing Co. For $25, fans can purchase a special game ticket which includes light snacks and nine wine samples.

Pre-Game Autograph Session: Before the game, fans can meet C. Wolf in the Team Store to get an autograph thanks to Plyler Entry Systems.

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