EL1 Erie SeaWolves

SeaWolves vs. Baysox Game Notes

Published on May 21, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release


Tonight, the SeaWolves look to snap a two-game skid as they take on the Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) in the middle game of a three-game series at Prince George's Stadium. Last night, the Baysox jumped ahead with a 5-0 lead after three innings and they held on to beat Erie 6-2 in the series opener. The ‘Wolves are 2-9 in their last 11 road games and are tied for the worst road record in the Western Division at 5-12. Erie has dropped four of its first five games in Bowie and the club has yet to win a road series in 2011...Righty Jacob Turner takes the mound for the SeaWolves making his eighth start and first against Bowie. Turner took a no-decision in his last start at Altoona. In the game, he allowed two runs on five hits with a walk and four strikeouts in equaling a season-high seven innings pitched. Turner left the game with a 5-2 lead but the bullpen could not hold on as the ‘Wolves fell 6-5...Lefty Brian Matusz takes the mound for Bowie making a rehab appearance. Matusz pitched with Bowie in 2009 and made eight starts, posting a 7-0 mark and 1.55 ERA. He did not make a start against the SeaWolves that season. Matuz made one rehab start with Class-A Frederick and took a no-decision going four innings, allowing a run on two hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Matusz was the Orioles first round selection in the 2008 June draft.

- Bowie leads the 2011 season series over the SeaWolves 7-4. The SeaWolves and Baysox meet 21 times in 2011.

- Defensively, the SeaWolves have committed 40 errors which is fourth-most in the EL. The SeaWolves have not committed an error in five of their last eight games.

- The SeaWolves are 13-13 in night games and 4-8 in day games.

- Erie's pitching staff is 11th in the league with a 4.35 team ERA. The SeaWolves have given up 192 runs which is the most allowed in the league. Erie has issued 140 walks which is the most allowed in the EL.

- The SeaWolves are third in the EL with 183 runs scored.

- Erie's offense is fourth in the league with a .267 team batting average.

- The ‘Wolves are hitting .253 with RISP, .216 with two outs and RISP and .282 with runners on base.

- As a team, the SeaWolves are 8-for-33 with the bases loaded.

- The ‘Wolves are 5-12 away from Jerry Uht Park

- Erie is 10-15 against the Western Division.

- Justin Henry is fourth in the EL with a .357 average. Henry is also second with a .441 on-base percentage.

- The ‘Wolves are 1-4 at Prince George's Stadium.

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