Packer Tosses Eight Shutout Innings to Help Aeros Down Curve
July 19, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - Left-handed pitcher Matt Packer tossed eight shutout innings Tuesday to lead the Akron Aeros to a 6-0 win over the Altoona Curve in game two of a three-game series at Canal Park.
Packer recorded his fourth win of 2011 scattering two hits and striking out seven while walking just one. Packer's eight-inning performance is tied for the longest outing by an Aeros starter in 2011. Right-handed pitcher Joe Gardner has tossed two eight-inning outings this season (May 29 vs. Reading and June 15 vs. New Hampshire).
Right-hander Mike Colla was saddled with the loss for Altoona lasting 4.2 innings, allowing five earned runs on six hits, walking four and striking out three.
The Aeros (51-46) got on the board in the bottom of the second inning. With two outs, Kyle Bellows doubled. Following a walk, John Drennen singled him home to give Akron a 1-0 lead.
It remained 1-0 until the bottom of the fifth inning. With one out, Drennen doubled and advanced to third on a Karexon Sanchez double. Ben Copeland walked to load the bases. Drennen came across to score on a force out to make it 2-0. Beau Mills followed with a three-run home run down the right field line to increase the Aeros lead to 5-0.
Akron tacked on a run in the bottom of the sixth inning and went on to the win.
The Aeros will go for the sweep of the Curve (39-56) Wednesday. Left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz will make his Canal Park debut for Akron. Pomeranz is 0-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 2011. He will face right-handed pitcher Kyle McPherson, who is 3-3 with a 3.26 ERA this season. First pitch is set for 12:05 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 11:50 a.m.
Canal Park will be transformed into a giant water park on Wednesday afternoon! Wear your bathing suit to the game and prepare to get wet, with tons of ways to beat the heat on this summer day. The Akron Fire Department will lend some fire hoses to the event to make Canal Park the coolest place to be on Wednesday! Special "No Splash" Zones will be available for fans who want to stay dry.
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