Packer, Six-run Fourth Leads Aeros To Win Over Squirrels
May 27, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - The Akron Aeros banged out six hits, brought 10 men to the plate and scored six times in the bottom of the fourth inning as they went on to win game one of a four-game series against the Richmond Flying Squirrels 9-2 Friday at Canal Park.
Left-handed pitcher Matt Packer allowed just one earned run on four hits over seven innings to earn the win for the Aeros walking three and striking out four.
Lefty Clayton Tanner suffered the loss for Richmond lasting 3.1 innings, giving up eight earned runs on seven hits, walking three and striking out three.
Tim Fedroff went 2-for-4 with two RBI to extend his hitting streak to 20 games, which is tied for the third longest in Aeros history.
The Aeros (23-26) got on the board in the bottom of the first inning. Fedroff led off with a single. With one out, Jared Goedert and Beau Mills worked back-to-back walks. Matt McBride followed with a two-RBI single to give the Aeros a 2-0 lead.
The Flying Squirrels (23-24) answered back with a run in the top of the second inning.
The Aeros opened things up in the bottom of the fourth inning. With one out, Chun Chen and Kyle Bellows had back-to-back singles. Karexon Sanchez followed with a walk. Donnie Webb and Fedroff had back-to-back two-RBI singles to make it 6-1. Juan Diaz followed with a triple scoring Fedroff and giving the Aeros a 7-1 lead. Goedert capped the inning with a sacrifice fly that scored Diaz.
The Aeros added a run in the bottom of the sixth inning and went on to the win.
The Aeros and Squirrels will play game two of this four-game series Saturday. Left-hander Kelvin De La Cruz will get the start for Akron. De La Cruz is 3-3 with a 3.54 ERA in 2011. He will face fellow southpaw Ryan Verdugo, who is 2-1 with a 3.07 ERA this season. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m.
Saturday is also Military Appreciation Night. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a camouflage cap. All active and retired members of the military and their families will receive discounted tickets ($6) when they present their Military ID at the Canal Park Box Office. Military members also will receive a 10% discount at Infield Outfitters, the Aeros Team Shop, on Saturday. Fans will also have the opportunity to bid on special game-worn camouflage jerseys the Aeros will be wearing on Saturday. Jerseys will be autographed and presented to top bidders immediately following the game. The game will also feature an appearance from wrestling legend Sergeant Slaughter. Fans can purchase a special VIP Meet & Greet for $30. The VIP package includes:
o The ONLY GUARANTEED way to meet "The Sarge" and receive an autograph and photograph with the wrestling hall-of-famer.
o All-You-Can-Eat Pre-Game Picnic
o Reserved Seat Ticket to the Game
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