EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Rock Cats Toss 3-Hitter, Blank Akron 6-0

Published on August 15, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
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AKRON, OH - Yohan Pino held the Aeros to just one hit over eight innings as New Britain blanked Akron 6-0 loss on the final Fireworks Friday of the season before a sellout crowd of 9,027 fans at Canal Park. The Aeros fell to 73-54, while the Rock Cats upped their record to 52-72.

The Rock Cats jumped out to a 1-0 lead with a run in the third inning on a pair of doubles, including an RBI two-bagger by Brian Dinkelman. Akron starter Frank Herrmann held the Cats in check after that until the sixth, when David Winfree launched a two-run homer to left to give New Britain a 3-0 lead. The Rock Cats got to Aeros reliever Tony Sipp for an unearned run in the seventh, and added two more in the ninth off reliever Scott Roehl.

Pino (6-5) earned the win in his eight-inning outing, surrendering just a double to Nathan Panther in the fourth inning. He also walked three with two strikeouts. Herrmann (9-6) took the loss, though he did make his third straight quality start. The right-hander allowed three runs on four hits with one walk and one strikeout. Only Panther and Josh Rodriguez reached base multiple times, as both finished with a hit and a walk. Indians catcher Victor Martinez, rehabbing after right elbow surgery, was 0-2 with a walk and a strikeout.

The Aeros continue this three-game series Saturday at 7:05 p.m. as Akron left-hander Ryan Edell (6-6, 3.93 ERA) takes the mound against New Britain's Jeff Manship (1-6, 5.04 ERA). The Aeros will partner with Cleveland Plus to give away drawstring backpacks to the first 1,000 fans at Canal Park. Indians second baseman Josh Barfield will also continue his rehab assignment Saturday. The game broadcast begins at 6:50 p.m. on SportsRadio 1350 AM and online at www.akronaeros.com. For more information, please call the Aeros at (330) 253-5151.

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