Wednesday's Akron Aeros Game Suspended
Published on July 28, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - Rain suspended Akron's rubber match Wednesday night at Canal Park against the Bowie Baysox and the game will continue next month in Bowie. A one-hour and 47-minute delay began the evening and after just 15 minutes of the game, the umpires called for yet another pause in the action. The final announcement arrived at 9:39 p.m. as the second-place Baysox remain 56-48 and Akron sits one game behind at 54-48.
The Baysox had a runner on first base with one out and no score in the bottom of the second inning against Akron starter Scott Barnes. Catcher Steve Lerud faced a 1-0 count in the frame as Bowie starting pitcher Pedro Viola retired all three batters in the bottom of the first. The continuation will be part of a doubleheader during the series from Tuesday, August 23rd through Thursday, August 25th at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie.
Tonight's statistics will not be official until the end of the game next month. A seven-inning contest will follow 30 minutes after the completion of the first game one of those nights.
All fans that held tickets for tonight's game can redeem them for future tickets to any remaining Akron Aeros home game this season. Fans must exchange these tickets at the Canal Park box offices that are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the week.
Akron's weeklong home stand will continue Thursday evening at 7:05 p.m. against the Reading Phillies of the Eastern Division. Tomorrow is Tropical Beach Night featuring island-themed music and activities along with Thirsty Thursday as fans can enjoy $1 12-oz. soft drinks and draft beer until the end of the seventh inning. Reigning Aeros Player of the Week Alex White (6-4, 1.48 ERA) will start in the four-game series opener against Reading left-hander Yohan Flande (7-7, 4.44 ERA). Thursday evening's radio broadcast begins 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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