EL1 Erie SeaWolves

SeaWolves Drop Series Opener to Squirrels

Published on July 25, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release


RICHMOND 3-7-1

ERIE 2-5-0

The SeaWolves, in front of a buck night crowd of 5,240 fans, dropped the opener of a three-game series with the Richmond Flying Squirrels 3-2 on Monday night at Jerry Uht Park.

The Flying Squirrels delivered the game's opening punch in the second inning as Wes Hodges got a solo home run into left-center, giving Richmond a 1-0 lead.

The Squirrels added onto their lead in the third with Sharlon Schoop hitting a solo home run into left, extending the lead 2-0.

Richmond continued its strong play in the fourth inning with Roger Kieschnick leading off with a ground rule double. After stealing third, he came home to score on a Hodges RBI single, allowing the Flying Squirrels to go up 3-0.

The SeaWolves answered in the bottom of the fifth inning. Audy Ciriaco reached base on a single and moved to third on a Deik Scram base knock. With Bryan Holaday at bat, a wild pitch allowed Ciriaco to come home to score, making the score 3-1.

Erie continued to answer the call in the eighth inning with Ciriaco leading off with a base hit. He advanced to third a Scram ground rule double, and came home to score on a Jaime Johnson sacrifice fly. However, Erie advanced no further as Richmond's bullpen held on to preserve the victory.

Squirrels starter Ryan Verdugo (7-4) got the win, going seven innings while giving up two earned runs on five hits, one walk, and five strikeouts. Mitch Lively snagged his first save of the year, going 1.1 innings giving up no runs, hits, or walks, striking out two.

SeaWolves starter Jacob Turner (3-5) was the tough luck loser equaling a season-high with eight innings, allowing three runs on seven hits with a walk and eight strikeouts.

The SeaWolves continue a three-game series with the Flying Squirrels on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park...7:05 First Pitch. RHP L. J. Gagnier (3-4, 4.85 ERA) takes the mound for the SeaWolves against lefty Clayton Tanner (3-7, 4.48 ERA).

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