EL1 Erie SeaWolves

Late Rally Falls Short in Akron

Published on July 24, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
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The SeaWolves rallied but fell short on Tuesday night at Canal Park as they dropped the middle game of the series to the Akron Aeros 4-2.

Akron struck first in the last of the fourth against Erie spot starter Jared Gayhart. Nick Weglarz walked and was tripled home by Juan Diaz for a 1-0 lead.

The Aeros extended their lead in the bottom of the fifth against reliever Ryan Robowski. Jordan Henry and Roberto Perez each walked and moved to scoring position on a wild pitch. Davis Stoneburner doubled home both baserunners making it 3-0. Matt Lawson singled home Stoneburner making it 4-0.

Erie got on the board in the top of the seventh against Akron starter Matt Packer. Avisail Garcia led off and connected on a solo home run to right. The opposite field shot made it a 4-1 game. It was Erie's first long ball since July 17.

In the eighth, Jamie Johnson led off with a single, advanced to second on a groundout and scored on a two-out Rawley Bishop knock making it 4-2.

The SeaWolves threatened in the ninth, however Preson Guilmet shut the door for the Akron win.

Gayhart (1-2) took the loss allowing a run on four hits with a walk and five strikeouts.

The SeaWolves look to avoid the sweep on Wednesday night at Canal Park.7:05 First Pitch. RHP James Avery (10-7, 4.05 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against LHP Giovanni Soto (6-7, 3.72 ERA).

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