Kown Throws Gem, Magic Number Down To One
Published on September 2, 2007 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release
The SeaWolves ended a four-game losing skid behind a masterful performance by Andrew Kown en route to a 7-0 shutout win over the Altoona Curve on Sunday night at Jerry Uht Park. The win puts Erie's magic number at one to clinch the Southern Division.
The SeaWolves struck first in the bottom of the second inning. Jeff Larish led off with a single and Nick Trzesniak doubled to put runners on second and third for Matt Joyce. Joyce connected on a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Larish from third, giving Erie a 1-0 lead. It was the first lead for the 'Wolves in five games.
Erie added to the lead in the bottom of the third. Wilkin Ramirez and Nick McIntyre led off the inning with back-to-back singles. Clete Thomas laid down a bunt and on an errant throw by Josh Shortslef, the bases were loaded for Danny Worth. Worth stepped in and connected on an opposite field, bases clearing triple down the right field line to give the 'Wolves a 4-0 advantage. Worth would score on a sacrifice fly by Mike Hernandez for a 5-0 Erie lead.
The 'Wolves would take a 6-0 lead as they scored in the third straight inning in the bottom of the fourth. Joyce led off with a single and moved over to third on a Wilkin Ramirez single to right. Thomas then followed with an RBI single for the sixth Erie run of the game.
Erie added a seventh and final run in the bottom of the sixth. McIntyre led off with a double for his second hit of the game. He moved over to third on Thomas' second hit of the game and with one out, Hernandez picked up his second RBI on a sacrifice fly to right field giving Erie a 7-0 lead.
The seven runs would prove to be more than enough for Kown who threw eight scoreless innings allowing just three hits with a walk and four strikeouts. Kown improved to 6-8 on the season and is 2-0 with a no-decision in his last three starts. The eight innings marked the deepest Kown has worked in a ballgame since throwing a complete game on July 12 against Bowie. It also marked the third straight game in which Kown pitched passed the seventh inning.
Alan Mills pitched a scoreless ninth inning in a non-save situation. The game ended on an amazing diving play by McIntyre at third to throw out Brad Corley for the final out.
The shutout tossed by the 'Wolves pitching staff was their seventh of the season.
UP NEXT -
The SeaWolves and Curve wrap up the regular season on Monday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park...1:05 First Pitch. Akron was victorious on Sunday night in Binghamton by a score of 6-3. Monday's game is schedule as a doubleheader with the following scenarios:
- If the SeaWolves win game one (a seven inning game) they clinch the Southern Division and game two would not be played.
- If the SeaWolves lose game one and Akron wins their game against Binghamton. The SeaWolves and Curve would play the second seven inning game on Monday.
- If the SeaWolves lose and the Aeros lose, Erie clinches the Southern Division and a second game would not be played.
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