NYPL Aberdeen IronBirds

IronBirds Game Notes for July 19

Published on July 19, 2009 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Aberdeen IronBirds News Release


IronBirds vs. Lake Monsters, 2:35 p.m.

KANTAKEVICH, MUELLER HURL STRONG OUTINGS:

Right-hander Patrick Kantakevich (1-2) earned his first win of the season with the ‘Birds after giving up four-hits and fanning a season-high six batters. The 5-0 win was Kantakevich's first professional shutout. Reliever Scott Mueller continued his dominance in the closing role his second save of the year. The Arizona native tossed 3.0 innings, giving up just two hits with four strikeouts.

KELLY CONTINUES TO HIT:

Ty Kelly extends his average to .350 (19x53) in the month of July with a 2-for-5 performance. Kelly is now hitting .318 (27x85) on the season.

ROOK RECORDS FIRST HOME RUN OF THE SEASON:

Jason Rook recorded his second professional home run on Saturday against the Vermont Lake Monsters. Rook had two-extra base hits to extend his batting average to .243.

BAXTER EXTENDS HIT STERAK:

T.J. Baxter extended his hit streak to a season-high seven games with a lead-off single in Saturday's contest. Baxter, in his second season with the ‘Birds, is hitting .308 (11x36) with 2 RBI in his last 10 games.

MOONEY, CAROLUS HEAT UP:

Designated Hitter Levi Carolus picked up a pair of RBI after going 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored. Infielder Mike Mooney picked up a pair of doubles after going 3-for-4 with a run scored.

VERMONT:

The ‘Birds have only lost once series in the last six years to the Lake Monsters. Aberdeen dropped a 2-1 decision in 2003, but has since won every series since. The IronBirds are 20-10 (.667) all-time against the Lake Monsters. The team is 11-5 at home against Vermont, while they are 2-8 against Stedler Division opponents this season.

‘BIRDS OUT-HIT SPINNERS, STILL FALL:

The IronBirds out hit Lowell 11-to-8 on Thursday, but feel in a 6-4 decision. Ty Kelly went 3-for-5, while T.J. Baxter. Brian Ward and Richard D'Oleo combined for two hits.

ROAD STREAK SNAPPED:

Wednesday evening's 2-0 shutout loss was the ‘Birds first loss on the road since July 7 at Brooklyn. The ‘Birds had a four-game win streak on the road that included a series win at Brooklyn and a win at Hudson Valley and Lowell.

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