Reading Pulls out 3-2 Win in 10 Over Aeros
August 18, 2010 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
READING, PA - The Aeros took the Phillies into extra innings Wednesday night, but could not pull out the win as they dropped a 3-2 decision on the road. Both starting pitchers allowed two-run home runs, but remained solid otherwise in front of the 6,001 in attendance at FirstEnergy Stadium. Akron fell to 63-59 while Reading improved to 59-62.
The scoring began in the top of the fourth inning when designated hitter Jerad Head extended his hit streak to 16 games with a two-run home run over the left field fence, scoring second baseman Jason Kipnis, who reached on a walk.
The R-Phils tied the game in the bottom of the sixth when Michael Spidale singled to left field and Tagg Bozied hit his third home run of the series to even the score 2-2. After three shutout innings by both teams, Reading scored the deciding run when John Suomi scored after a fielding error by first baseman Beau Mills and a throwing error by Kipnis.
Akron's starting pitcher Scott Barnes earned a no decision despite limiting the Phillies to just two runs on four hits. He struck out five and walked one over six strong innings. Closer Omar Aguilar (2-5) was tagged with the loss on an unearned run with one out in the 10th.
Reading's starter J.C. Ramirez also took a no decision in allowing two runs on five hits, while striking out six and walking two over six innings. Jason Anderson (1-5) earned the win in giving up just one hit while fanning one and walking one in an inning of work.
The Aeros look to avoid the sweep Thursday night when lefty Kelvin De La Cruz (4-6, 4.98 ERA) takes the mound against the Phillies' Austin Hyatt (0-0, 1.87 ERA). Join Ken Carman for Thursday's radio broadcast beginning at 6:50 p.m. on Fox Sports 1350 AM and at www.akronaeros.com. For more information, please call the Akron Aeros team offices at (330) 253-5151.
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