Webb Eludes Tag, Helps Aeros Walk-Off
Published on May 29, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - Donnie Webb eluded a tag at the plate on a Chun Chen infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning to help the Akron Aeros beat the Richmond Flying Squirrels 2-1 in walk-off fashion Sunday at Canal Park.
Former first-round pick Adam Miller picked up the win for the Aeros pitching one scoreless inning of relief.
Right-hander Jason Stoffel allowed the run in the bottom of the ninth inning and suffered the loss for the Squirrels.
Righty Joe Gardner got the start for Akron and gave the Aeros eight quality innings allowing just one earned run on six hits and striking out six while walking one.
The Squirrels (24-25) scored a run in the top of the first inning on a Roger Kieschnick solo home run.
The score remained 1-0 until the bottom of the eighth inning. With one out, Jordan Henry reached on an error and Tim Fedroff moved him to second with a single. Matt McBride followed with an RBI single scoring Henry and tying the game 1-1.
The Aeros (24-27) won in the bottom of the ninth inning. With two out in the frame, Webb singled and Juan Diaz walked. Chun Chen followed with an infield single and Webb scored all the way from second to win the game.
The Aeros and Squirrels will play the final game of this four-game series Monday. Akron will turn to righty Austin Adams, who is 4-4 with a 2.81 ERA this season. He will face fellow right-hander Justin Fitzgerald, who is 4-3 with a 3.14 ERA in 2011. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. The game can be heard on Fox Sports 1350 AM or online at sportsradio1350.com. Coverage begins at 12:50 p.m.
It is also a Charity Begins at Home date. The Aeros will be raising funds and awareness for the American Heart Association, in cooperation with Subway.
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