EL1 Erie SeaWolves

'Wolves Homer Home 8-2 Win

Published on July 29, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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The SeaWolves used the long ball on Thursday night at Jerry Uht Park as they came from behind to take down the Binghamton Mets 8-2 in the opener of a four-game series.

The 'Wolves took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning against Mets starter Chris Schwinden. Rawley Bishop led off and was hit by a pitch. He advanced to third on a base hit by Deik Scram and scored on a double play ball.

The Mets struck back against Erie starter Duane Below in the top of the second inning. Jose Coronado led off with a double and he came home to score on a two-out double by Nick Evans tying the game at 1-1. Josh Satin followed with an RBI double, scoring Evans for a 2-1 Mets advantage.

The SeaWolves battled back to tie the game in the sixth inning. Billy Nowlin singled up the middle with one out and moved to second on a Kody Kaiser walk. With two outs, Bryan Pounds singled home Nowlin, tying the game at 2-2.

Erie would take the lead in the seventh. Eddie Kunz allowed a leadoff double to Brandon Douglas, his third hit of the game. With two outs, Deik Scram walked against Eric Niesen bringing Nowlin to the plate with two on. Nowlin connected on a three-run home run to left, his first, giving Erie its first lead of the game at 5-2. Kody Kaiser followed with a solo blast and the back-to-back jacks put Erie up four at 6-2.

The 'Wolves tacked on two more in the bottom of the eighth on a two-out, two-run home run down the left field line from Bishop for an 8-2 lead. Erie finished the game scoring seven of its eight runs with two outs.

Below took the no-decision equaling a season-high with 5.2 innings pitched. He allowed two runs on six hits with a walk and seven strikeouts.

Cory Hamilton (2-1) picked up the win tossing 1.1 scoreless innings. Hamilton, along with Zach Simons and Ramon Garcia kept Binghamton scoreless over the final 3.1 innings of the game.

The SeaWolves will look for back-to-back wins on Friday night against the Mets.7:05 First Pitch. Righty Anthony Shawler (2-2, 4.07 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against LHP Mike Antonini.

Friday night's game will feature post-game fireworks along with post-game kids run the bases.

Greg Gania Director of Media Relations/Team Broadcaster Erie SeaWolves Double-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers TEL: (814) 456-1300 FAX: (814) 456-7520 GOOD GAMES. GREAT FUN!

The SeaWolves used the long ball on Thursday night at Jerry Uht Park as they came from behind to take down the Binghamton Mets 8-2 in the opener of a four-game series.

The 'Wolves took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning against Mets starter Chris Schwinden. Rawley Bishop led off and was hit by a pitch. He advanced to third on a base hit by Deik Scram and scored on a double play ball.

The Mets struck back against Erie starter Duane Below in the top of the second inning. Jose Coronado led off with a double and he came home to score on a two-out double by Nick Evans tying the game at 1-1. Josh Satin followed with an RBI double, scoring Evans for a 2-1 Mets advantage.

The SeaWolves battled back to tie the game in the sixth inning. Billy Nowlin singled up the middle with one out and moved to second on a Kody Kaiser walk. With two outs, Bryan Pounds singled home Nowlin, tying the game at 2-2.

Erie would take the lead in the seventh. Eddie Kunz allowed a leadoff double to Brandon Douglas, his third hit of the game. With two outs, Deik Scram walked against Eric Niesen bringing Nowlin to the plate with two on. Nowlin connected on a three-run home run to left, his first, giving Erie its first lead of the game at 5-2. Kody Kaiser followed with a solo blast and the back-to-back jacks put Erie up four at 6-2.

The 'Wolves tacked on two more in the bottom of the eighth on a two-out, two-run home run down the left field line from Bishop for an 8-2 lead. Erie finished the game scoring seven of its eight runs with two outs.

Below took the no-decision equaling a season-high with 5.2 innings pitched. He allowed two runs on six hits with a walk and seven strikeouts.

Cory Hamilton (2-1) picked up the win tossing 1.1 scoreless innings. Hamilton, along with Zach Simons and Ramon Garcia kept Binghamton scoreless over the final 3.1 innings of the game.

The SeaWolves will look for back-to-back wins on Friday night against the Mets...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Anthony Shawler (2-2, 4.07 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against LHP Mike Antonini.

Friday night's game will feature post-game fireworks along with post-game kids run the bases.

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