Melton's Gem, Liranzo Blast Lead Erie to Third Straight Win
April 16, 2025 - Eastern League (EL)
Erie SeaWolves News Release
The SeaWolves (8-3) shut out Akron (7-4), 4-0, to extend Erie's winning streak to three games.
Erie got a first-inning run against Akron starter Tommy Mace. Mace walked Trei Cruz and Max Anderson to begin the first. Later in the frame, Justice Bigbie slashed an RBI single, giving Erie a 1-0 lead.
In the second, Roberto Campos extended his hitting streak to eight games with a leadoff single. Carlos Mendoza's double placed him at third base before Jim Jarvis hit a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0.
Thayron Liranzo slugged his first Double-A home run leading off the third inning to make it 3-0.
Troy Melton started for Erie and turned in a gem. Melton did not allow a hit until the fifth inning. In his five scoreless innings, he allowed just two hits and one walk while striking out three batters.
Erie extended the lead to 4-0 on Max Anderson's RBI single in the seventh inning.
Matt Seelinger and RJ Petit combined to turn in four scoreless innings of relief for Erie. Melton (1-0) earned the win over Mace (1-2).
The series continues at 6:05 p.m. on Thursday as Austin Bergner faces Austin Peterson.
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