2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker

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Connolly Strong But 'Wolves Shutout 4-0

May 23, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves dropped their second straight game and are a season-low 13-games under .500 following a series opening loss to the Akron Aeros, 4-0, at Canal Park on Friday night.

SeaWolves starter Jon Connolly matched Jake Westbrook, with Akron on Major League rehab, through the first six innings of the game. Connolly faced just two over the minimum through six but ran into trouble in the bottom of the seventh. Chris Gimenez led off the inning with a walk. With one out Stephen Head connected on a double down the left field line to put runners on second and third with one out. It was the first Aeros baserunners in scoring position in the game. Matt Whitney and Nathan Panther followed with back-to-back singles, scoring Gimenez and Head, giving the Aeros a 2-0 lead.

In the bottom of the eighth, the Aeros added to their lead. Jose Constanza led off the inning with a double. Connolly then retired the next two batters, Trevor Crowe on a liner to second and Josh Rodriguez on a strikeout looking. Gimenez stepped in and doubled home Constanza for a 3-0 Akron lead. The ‘Wolves then made a call to the bullpen for Anthony Tomey. Tomey gave up a single to Wes Hodges, scoring Gimenez, for a 4-0 lead. Tomey struck out Head to end the inning.

The SeaWolves offense was limited to just three hits in the game. Westbrook went six and the bullpen of Jeff Stevens and Scott Roehl tossed the final three innings to complete the shutout. Erie’s offense did not get a runner passed second base in the game.

Connolly (0-4) worked 7.2 innings, a season-high. He allowed four runs on eight hits with a walk and he struck out a season-high four batters. He did not allow a runner passed first base in his first 6.1 innings of work in the game.

The loss drops Erie to 1-3 against the Aeros this season.

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The SeaWolves and Aeros meet in game two of a four-game series on Saturday night at Canal Park…7:05 First Pitch. LHP Danny Christensen (0-4, 5.23 ERA) takes the mound for the ‘Wolves against LHP Ryan Edell (1-3, 5.57 ERA)

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Christensen Strong and 'Wolves Prevail 5-1

May 24, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves snapped a two-game slide on Saturday night at Canal Park with a 5-1 win over the Akron Aeros in game two of a four game series.

The ‘Wolves broke through in a scoreless game in the top of the third inning. Ryan Roberson and Deik Scram connected on back-to-back singles to start the inning. A fielder’s choice off the bat of Kody Kirkland moved Roberson to third as the Aeros retired Scram at second. Max Leon followed with a sacrifice fly to right field, scoring Roberson, for a 1-0 Erie lead.

In the top of the seventh, Erie would add to the lead. Scram walked with one out and Kirkland singled to put a pair on. After a Leon struckout, Danny Worth doubled off the wall in left to score a pair of runs, giving Erie a 3-0 lead.

The Aeros got on the board in the bottom of the seventh. Nathan Panther led off with a double and later scored on a Jose Constanza base hit for the only Akron run of the game.

Danny Christensen (1-4) tossed his best outing of the season in picking up his first win. He went a season-best seven innings, allowing a run on six hits with four walks and two strikeouts.

In the eighth and ninth innings Erie added a pair of insurance runs to go ahead 5-1. In the eighth with one out, Dusty Ryan connected on a solo home run, his seventh. In the ninth, Scram connected on a leadoff double, his third hit of the game. Kirkland laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Scram over to third. Leon followed with a single up the middle to score Scram.

Relievers Casey Fien and Juan Cedeno combined to hold the Aeros scoreless in the final two innings.

The ‘Wolves defense did not commit an error for the fourth straight game, a season-high.

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The SeaWolves and Aeros continue their four-game series on Sunday afternoon at Canal Park...2:05 First Pitch. LHP Luke French (2-4, 4.15 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Kevin Dixon (2-3, 4.34 ERA).

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Mon May 26, 2008 11:48 am

Luke French tossed seven shutout and allowed a run over 7.1 innings to pick up the win on Sunday.

'Wolves Win Two Straight, 8-1 Over Akron

May 25, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves took down the Akron Aeros on Sunday afternoon at Canal Park by a score of 8-1. The win for Erie was the club’s second straight and it’s the first time Erie has won back-to-back since April 25-29 when they won four straight.

The ‘Wolves struck first in the top of the second inning against Akron starter Kevin Dixon. Max St. Pierre led off with a walk and Dusty Ryan singled to put a pair on base for Will Rhymes. Rhymes laid down a sacrifice bunt to move the runners into scoring position. St. Pierre scored on a passed ball for a 1-0 Erie lead.

The ‘Wolves added to their lead in the top of the fourth inning. Justin Justice led off the inning with a single and St. Pierre doubled to put runners on second and third. A balk by Dixon allowed Justice to score to make it 2-0. Rhymes then singled home St. Pierre with one out for a 3-0 lead. With two down, Max Leon singled home Rhymes, putting the ‘Wolves ahead 4-0.

In the top of the fifth against reliever Shawn Nottingham, the ‘Wolves added a fifth run. Justice and St. Pierre each walked with two outs. Ryan singled home Justice for a 5-0 lead.

The Aeros lone run came in the bottom of the eighth. Josh Rodriguez doubled and got to third on a Chris Gimenez single. Wes Hodges singled home Rodriguez to make it a 5-1 game.

The ‘Wolves put the game away in the top of the ninth inning. Caonabo Cosme led off the inning with a single followed by the third hit of the game for Leon to put two on for Danny Worth. Worth walked to load the bases. Deik Scram connected on a sacrifice fly to right to bring home Cosme to make it 6-1. With one out Justice drove home Leon on a fielder’s choice to make it 7-1. Erie would add a final run when Worth scored on an error for an 8-1 lead.

Luke French (3-4) tossed a stellar performance in picking up his third win of the season. He went 7.1 innings, allowing a run on 10 hits with three walks and five strikeouts. The five K’s was a season-high. French has now worked seven or more innings in five straight and in six of his last seven starts.

Marcelo Perez came into the game and picked up his first save of the season tossing the final 1.2 innings in relief.

The ‘Wolves did not commit an error for the fifth straight game which is a season-best.

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The ‘Wolves will look for a series victory on Monday at Canal Park…2:05 First Pitch. RHP Matt Righter (1-1, 5.12 ERA) takes the mound for the ‘Wolves against LHP David Huff (4-1, 2.03 ERA).

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Mon May 26, 2008 11:50 am

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Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Tue May 27, 2008 8:05 pm

'Wolves Fall In The Ninth

May 26, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

Erie’s two game win streak came to an end on Monday afternoon at Canal Park, 4-3 to the Akron Aeros.

The Aeros struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Erie starter Matt Righter. Righter retired the first two batters of the inning before issuing back-to-back walks to Chris Gimenez and Wes Hodges. Nathan Panther followed with a base hit to bring home Gimenez for a 1-0 Akron lead.

The ‘Wolves tied the game against Akron starter David Huff in the top of the second. Jeff Frazier led off the inning with a singe and Dusty Ryan doubled off the wall in center to make it a 1-1 game. The double for Ryan was his 18th extra base hit of the season.

Erie would take the lead in the top of the third, Danny Worth walked with one out and got to second on a throwing error over to first by Huff. With two outs, Frazier singled down the right field line, scoring Worth, for a 2-1 Erie lead.

Akron tied the game 2-2 in the bottom of the third inning. Hodges singled with one out and with two down, scored on a Kody Kirkland error on a ground ball by Matt Whitney.

The Aeros regained the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Gimenez led off with a walk and moved to third on a one-out double by Panther. Whitney singled home Gimenez for a 3-2 Akron advantage.

The score remained 3-2 into the ninth inning. Akron brought in their closer Randy Newsom who had been 13-for-13 in save opportunities. Ryan Roberson reached base on a hit by pitch to start the inning. Justin Justice grounded to the mound, but on the play, Newsom threw the ball into center. The error allowed both runners to reach safely. Max Leon was then intentionally walked to load the bases for Worth. Worth grounded to second and the only Aeros play was to retire Leon at second, allowing pinch runner Will Rhymes to score to make it a 3-3 game.

In the bottom of the ninth, Angel Castro (1-1) allowed a one-out single to Gimenez. After striking out Hodges for the second out, Panther connected on his third hit of the game, a double down the left field line, bringing home Gimenez for the game winning run.

Righter took a no-decision for Erie going 4.1 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on three hits with four walks and a strikeout.

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The SeaWolves begin a three-game series with the Reading Phillies on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park...6:35 First Pitch. Here are the pitching matchups for the series.

TUESDAY vs. READING - 6:35 FIRST PITCH
RHP Andrew Kown (2-5, 5.84 ERA) vs. RHP J.D. Durbin (0-1, 0.00 ERA)

WEDNESDAY vs. READING - 6:35 FIRST PITCH
LHP Jon Connolly (0-4, 6.56 ERA) vs. LHP Antonio Bastardo (2-2, 3.54 ERA)

THURSDAY vs. READING - 6:35 FIRST PITCH
LHP Danny Christensen (1-4, 4.68 ERA) vs. RHP Andrew Carpenter (2-6, 6.18 ERA)

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Tue May 27, 2008 8:09 pm

Andrew Kown tossed a gem for the SeaWolves as they took down the Reading Phillies 3-1.

Kown Dominates As 'Wolves Win 3-1

May 27, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves took down the Reading Phillies on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park behind eight solid innings out of starter Andrew Kown to win their third game in the last four tries.

The SeaWolves broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the third inning. Will Rhymes led off and doubled down the left field line. The double was his ninth of the season. Rhymes moved over to third on a ground ball to the right side by Max St. Pierre to give Erie a man at third with less than two outs. Justin Justice followed with a sacrifice fly to left to bring home Rhymes, giving the ‘Wolves a 1-0 lead.

The Phillies threatened in the top of the fourth against Kown but he worked out of his only major jam of the night. Luke Appert led off with a single. Kown got the next two outs by striking out Jason Donald and Greg Golson. Lou Marson followed with a two-out single to put a pair on and Joey Hammond walked to load the bases. Kown then got Jeremy Slaydon to pop out to end the inning.

Erie would add to the lead in the bottom of the sixth. Deik Scram led off and reached on an error. Jeff Frazier followed with a single for his second hit of the night to put runners on the corners for Wilkin Ramirez. Frazier has two hits in each of his last two games. Ramirez followed with a base hit to center, scoring Scram to make it 2-0 Erie. With two outs and runners at the corners, St. Pierre singled home Frazier to put the ‘Wolves ahead 3-0.

The Phillies got on the board in the top of the eighth inning when Brad Harmon homered to left for his fifth of the season to break up the ‘Wolves shutout bid. The home run was Kown’s only mistake in the game.

Kown worked 7.1 scoreless and eight overall to pick up the win and improve to 3-5 on the season. It was his second straight outing where he worked six or more innings and the eight innings pitched was a season-high. His previous season-high in innings pitched in a game was on April 16 when he went seven in a win over Altoona. Kown walked one batter and struck out five. He has collected 16 strikeouts in his last 18.2 innings pitched. In the game, Kown faced the minimum in six of his eight innings.

Casey Fien retired the side in order in the ninth inning to pick up his second save of the season.

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The SeaWolves and Phillies continue their three-game series on Wednesday night at Jerry Uht Park...6:35 First Pitch. LHP Jon Connolly (0-4, 6.56 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against LHP Antonio Bastardo (2-2, 3.54 ERA).

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Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Wed May 28, 2008 9:09 pm

Ryan Roberson had a pair of hits and runs scored
in Erie's 8-7 win.

'Wolves Slide Home With One-Run Win

May 28, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves won their second consecutive game on Wednesday night as they took down the Reading Phillies 8-7. The 'Wolves battled back from a four-run deficit to hold onto a one-run victory.
The Phillies jumped ahead in the top of the second inning against Erie starter Jon Connolly. Jeremy Slayden reached on a fielder’s choice with one out and stole second. He scored with two outs on a Mike Elward base hit to make it 1-0 R-Phils.

The SeaWolves responded in the bottom of the first against Reading starter Antonio Bastardo. Deik Scram walked with two outs and Ryan Roberson doubled to put runners on second and third for Will Rhymes. Rhymes singled to left and two runs scored to make it 2-1 ‘Wolves. Scram scored on the hit while Roberson scored on a throwing error by the left fielder Michael Spidale.

Reading tied the game in the top of the fourth. Lou Marson and Joey Hammond each singled with one out. With two outs, Brad Harman singled home Marson, tying the game at 2-2.

The Phillies would regain the lead in the top of the fifth. With one out, Spidale reached on an error by Danny Worth at short. With two outs, Greg Golson doubled home Spidale to give the R-Phils a 3-2 advantage. Marson followed with his second hit of the game, an RBI single, scoring Golson to make it 4-2. Hammond walked to put a pair on for Slaydon who hit a ball down the right field line, under the glove of Roberson, to bring home a pair for a 6-2 Reading lead.

The ‘Wolves would battle back to tie the game in the bottom of the sixth. Jeff Frazier led off with a single. Dusty Ryan and Scram followed with back-to-back walks to load the bases. Roberson stepped in and hit a ball off the wall in right, brining home Frazier, making it 6-3 Reading. Reading would go to the bullpen to bring in leftie Josh Outman. Outman struck out Rhymes for the first out of the inning. Kody Kirkland then stepped in and hit an opposite field single to right. On the play, Ryan and Scram scored on the hit and Roberson scored on a throwing error by the right fielder Slayden, tying the game at 6-6.

In the bottom of the seventh, Wilkin Ramirez led off with a walk and got to second on a sacrifice bunt by Frazier. Ramirez scored on a liner to left by Scram to give the ‘Wolves a 7-6 lead.

The ‘Wolves added an insurance run in the bottom of the eighth. Kirkland walked with one out and moved to third on a single by Max Leon who had two hits in the game. Worth followed with a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Kirkland, for an 8-6 Erie lead.

In the top of the ninth, the ‘Wolves went with Casey Fien for the second straight night. Neil Sellers led off the inning with a double off the wall in left center. Fien struck out the next two batters, Spidale and Jason Donald before giving up an RBI single to Golson to make it a one run game at 8-7. Fien closed the door by striking out Marson to end the game with the tying run on base. The save for Fien was his third of the season and second in as many nights.

Anthony Tomey (3-3) tossed two scoreless innings in relief of Connolly allowing just one hit with no walks and a strikeout to pick up the win.

Connolly went six innings for the ‘Wolves. He allowed six runs, two earned, on eight hits with one walk and a season-high five strikeouts.

The ‘Wolves have won four of their last five games and have won back-to-back home games for the first time winning three straight April 25-27 against Altoona.

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The SeaWolves will look for a series sweep as they meet the Reading Phillies in the final game of a three-game set at Jerry Uht Park on Thursday night...6:35 First Pitch. LHP Danny Christensen (1-4, 4.68 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Andrew Carpenter (2-6, 6.18 ERA)

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The SeaWolves have won three straight following a sweep of Reading.

Break Out The Brooms...
'Wolves Sweep R-Phils

May 29, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves completed a series sweep of the Reading Phillies with a 9-7 win at Jerry Uht Park on Thursday night.

Reading struck first in the top of the third inning against Erie starter Danny Christensen. Jason Donald doubled with one out and moved to third on a Greg Golson single. Lou Marson followed with a single, scoring Donald, for a 1-0 Reading lead.

The ‘Wolves came back in the bottom of the third to tie the game at 1-1 when Kody Kirkland led off and homered over the wall in left for his third long ball of the season.

The Phillies regained the lead in the top of the fourth inning. Christensen retired the first two batters of the inning before giving up a single to Jake Blalock. Neil Sellers followed and grounded a ball to third. On the play, Kirkland bobbled the ball allowing both runners to reach safely. Michael Spidale came up and connected on a three-run home run, his second of the season, giving Reading a 4-1 lead.

The ‘Wolves would take the lead for good in the bottom of the fifth inning. With one out, Kirkland singled, Max Leon walked and Deik Scram was hit by a pitch to load the bases for Wilkin Ramirez. Ramirez roped a double down the right field line, scoring Kirkland and Leon to make it a one-run game at 4-3. Jeff Frazier then sent a rope passed a diving Golson in center, the ball went to the wall, plating two more runs and putting Erie ahead 5-4. Frazier ended at third base with his first triple of the season. Ryan Roberson then singled home Frazier for a 6-4 Erie lead. Will Rhymes continued the hit barrage with a single to put two on for Max St. Pierre. The R-Phils went to the bullpen to bring in reliever Fabio Castro. St. Pierre swatted a three-run home run, his fourth, giving the ‘Wolves a 9-4 advantage.

Reading cut into the lead in the top of the seventh. Donald led off the inning with a walk. Golson then doubled home Donald against reliever Marcelo Perez to make it a 9-5 game. Golson would later score on a Hammond groundout to make it a three-run game at 9-6.

The R-Phils closed the gap once again in the top of the eighth when Mike Eylward scored on an error to make it a two-run game at 9-7.

In the ninth, reliever Brendan Wise hit the first batter he faced before inducing a fly ball to center and a 6-3 double play to end the game. Wise picked up his first save of the season.

Christensen (2-4) picked up his second win in as many starts going six-plus innings, allowing five runs, two earned, on nine hits with three walks and three strikeouts. The ‘Wolves are 3-0 in the last three games started by Christensen.

The sweep for Erie was their first since taking four straight against Bowie to start the season. It’s the ‘Wolves first three-game winning streak since taking four-straight April 25-29.

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The SeaWolves begin a weekend series with the Altoona Curve. Here are the pitching matchups for the series.

FRIDAY vs. ALTOONA - 6:35 FIRST PITCH
LHP Luke French (3-4, 3.82 ERA) vs. RHP Jimmy Barthmaier (2-4, 4.86 ERA)

SATURDAY vs. ALTOONA - DOUBLEHEADER - 5:05 FIRST PITCH
GM 1 - RHP Josh Rainwater (2-2, 6.31 ERA) vs. RHP Yoslan Herrera (3-5, 3.83 ERA)
GM 2 - RHP Matt Righter (1-1, 4.94 ERA) vs. LHP Kyle Bloom (0-3, 5.91 ERA)

SUNDAY vs. ALTOONA - 1:05 FIRST PITCH
RHP Andrew Kown (3-5, 5.13 ERA) vs. RHP Josh Hill (4-5, 3.62 ERA)

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:17 pm

Frazier went 3-for-5 with one run scored in Erie's 8-6 loss to the Curve.

'Wolves Winning Streak Snapped By Curve

May 30, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves had their three-game winning streak snapped with an 8-6 loss Friday night at Jerry Uht Park.

The ‘Wolves struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Altoona starter Kyle Bloom. Shortstop Danny Worth hit his fourth home run of the year to give Erie a 1-0 lead.

The Curve scored their first runs of the game off of Erie starter Luke French in the top of the third inning. Third baseman Jason Bowers hit a solo home run to tie the game at 1-1. Catcher Miguel Perez followed up the blast with a double to turn the lineup over for leadoff man Shelby Ford. Ford would single to put men on first and third. Designated hitter Melvin Dorta drove in Perez on a fielder’s choice, to give the Curve a 2-1 lead.

The ‘Wolves wasted no time as they answered with two runs of their own in the bottom of the third. Designated hitter Jeff Frazier singled to left, which was followed by a walk drawn by catcher Dusty Ryan. Deik Scram moved the runners over to second and third for first baseman Ryan Roberson. Roberson laced a singles into right-center to drive in Frazier and Ryan to give Erie the 3-2 advantage.

The Curve regained the lead for good in the top of the fifth as Bowers led-off with a double. Ford then singled through the hole at short to put men on first and third. Dorta followed that up with a double that scored Bowers and put Ford at third. Ford then scored on left fielder Jonel Pacheco’s single to give Altoona a 4-3 lead.

Both teams exchanged single runs in the sixth to put the score at 5-4.

The Curve pulled away in the top of the seventh as Pacheco led the inning off with a walk. That was followed by two singles from Delaney and Webster, loading the bases. Pacheco scored on a sacrifice fly from Cruz. Bowers then stepped to the plate and delivered once again with a two-run single down the right field line. Bowers was thrown out at third to end the inning. But not before the Curve scored three and took an 8-4 lead.

The ‘Wolves chipped away at the lead in the bottom of the eighth. Roberson led off the inning with a single. Second baseman Will Rhymes then reached first on a fielder’s choice. Erie third baseman Kody Kirkland hit a triple down the first base line, scoring Rhymes. Then right fielder Max Leon singled to the pitcher to bring home Kirkland to put the score at 8-6 Altoona.

The ‘Wolves were shutdown in the bottom of the ninth by reliever Evan Meek. Meek struck out two batters in the inning.

Altoona reliever Josh Shortslef (1-0) picked up his first win of the season tossing four innings of one-run baseball.

Erie had it's largest crowd of the 2008 season, drawing 5,229 fans.

SeaWolves starter Luke French (3-5) took the loss. French went 6.2 allowing eight runs on twelve hits.

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The “Wolves return to action tomorrow at 5:05 for a double-header against the Curve. LHP Josh Rainwater (2-2, 6.31 ERA) toes the rubber for Erie and he will be facing RHP Yoslan Herrera (3-5, 3.53 ERA).

Game two has RHP Matt Righter (1-1, 4.94) making the spot start against a yet unknown pitcher for the Curve.

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:20 pm

Max St. Pierre celebrates his solo home run.

'Wolves Split Double Header With Curve

May 31, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The Erie SeaWolves split two games of a double header against the Altoona Curve Saturday night at Jerry Uht Ballpark.

The ‘Wolves struck first in game one. In the bottom of the second Erie catcher Max St. Pierre hit a solo home run over the wall in left to give the ‘Wolves a 1-0 lead.

Altoona answered quickly in the top of the third. Curve shortstop Luis Cruz led off the inning with a single. That was followed by another single by Jason Bowers, which sent Cruz to third as Bowers advanced on the throw. Catcher Miguel Perez singled home Cruz to tie the game up at 1-1. Bowers would eventually score on a ground ball double play later in the inning, which gave the Curve a 2-1 lead.

The ‘Wolves tied it up in the bottom of the third as center fielder Justin Justice laid down a bunt single. Max Leon followed with a single to put men on first and second. Then Will Rhymes stepped up and delivered a single up the middle to score Justice and tie the game at 2-2.

Both teams exchanged runs in the fourth inning to make it 3-3.

The ‘Wolves scored a run in the bottom of the fifth but pulled away with four more runs in the sixth. Ryan Roberson led off the inning with a single. Danny Worth was hit by a pitch, which put men on first and second. Justice then singled to center to score Roberson. Kody Kirkland then walked to load the bases. Leadoff hitter Leon then was hit by a pitch to force Worth home. Wilkin Ramirez ended the scoring with a single up the middle to bring home Justice and the SeaWolves led by the final score of 8-3.

RHP Josh Rainwater (3-2, 6.16 ERA) picked up the win in his first start since being placed on the disabled list on May 10th. Rainwater threw five innings allowing three runs on six hits one walk and one strikeout.

RHP Yoslan Herrera (3-6, 4.14 ERA) took the loss for the Curve. Herrera went five innings allowing four runs on nine hits one walk and four strikeouts.

RHP Angel Castro picked up his first save of the year throwing two innings of shutout baseball.

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The Altoona Curve wasted no time taking the lead in game two of the doubleheader. After Erie starter Matt Righter got the first two our, he proceeded to give up a single to left fielder Jonel Pacheco. That was followed by a hit batter and a walk to load the bases for Anthony Webster. Webster took a Righter fastball over the right field wall to give the Curve an early 4-0 advantage.

The ‘Wolves would respond in the bottom of the first. As the top three hitters all drew walks off of Altoona starter Derek Antelo. With the bases loaded left fielder Jeff Frazier lined a single to right scoring two and putting men on the corners. Justin Justice provided the final run of the inning with a single through the hole at second base to put the score at 4-3 in Altoona’s favor.

Altoona would put a single run on the board in the fifth.

The ‘Wolves fought back in the sixth thanks to a two run single from shortstop Danny Worth that tied the game at five.

The game would eventually go into extra innings when Altoona scratched a run home in the eighth off of reliever Anthony Tomey, to give Altoona the 6-5 win.

RHP Jeff Hues (1-0, 2.00 ERA) got the win for the Curve. Hues fired three innings allowing two runs on two hits with one walk and four strikeouts.

RHP Anthony Tomey (3-4, 489 ERA) took the loss for the ‘Wolves. Tomey threw three innings allowing one run on three hits with one walk and three strikeouts.

Pat Bresnehan picked up his third save of the season with a scoreless eighth.

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Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:24 pm

SeaWolves Fall 6-5 to Altoona on Sunday.

'Wolves Fall 6-5 on Sunday

June 1, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves made a late comeback attempt but fell short in a one-run loss to the Altoona Curve on Sunday at Jerry Uht Park

The ‘Wolves took the lead in the bottom of the first inning against Altoona starter Josh Hill. Max Leon led off the inning with a base hit and he was sacrifice over to second on a bunt by Will Rhymes. Max St. Pierre walked and Justin Justice each walked with two outs to load the bases for Ryan Roberson. Robserson roped an single to left, scoring Leon and St. Pierre, giving the ‘Wolves a 2-0 lead.

Altoona would take their first lead in the top of the second against Andrew Kown. Jason Delany walked with one out. Anthony Webster followed and grounded to first. On the play, Roberson muffed the ground ball. The error allowed both runners to reach safely. Luis Cruz then connected on a three-run home run for a 3-2 Altoona lead.

Erie tied the game in the bottom of the second. Deik Scram tripled, his first of the season, with one out. Leon followed with an RBI single to left, tying the game at 3-3.

Altoona would take the lead once again in the top of the third inning when, with two outs, Brad Corley homered for the fifth time this season. The solo shot put Altoona ahead 4-3.

The Curve again added a run with two outs in the top of the fourth when Jason Bowers hit his third home run of the season. The solo shot made it 5-3.

Altoona went ahead by three runs, 6-3, in the top of the sixth. Cruz doubled with one out and scored on a Bowers base hit to right.

Erie cut into the lead in the bottom of the seventh when Roberson connected on a solo home run, his ninth, with two outs to make it 6-4.

In the bottom of the eighth, Erie cut it to a one-run game. Scram led off with his second triple of the game down the right field line. He would score on a Rhymes double to make it 6-5.

The ‘Wolves would get no closer than one run. In the bottom of the ninth, they loaded the bases with one out but back-to-back strikeouts ended the game.

Kown (3-6) took the loss for the ‘Wolves going seven-plus innings, allowing six runs, five earned, on 10 hits with a strikeout and three walks.

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'Wolves Fall 8-1 To Portland

June 3, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves were shut down by a masterful pitching performance out of Michael Bowden on Tuesday night as they fell 8-1 in the series opener against the Portland Sea Dogs at Hadlock Field.

Portland jumped ahead in the bottom of the first inning. Jeff Crosaletti led off with a single, advanced to second on a walk and got to third on a double play ball. With two down, Aaron Bates singled home Corsaletti for a 1-0 Sea Dogs lead.

In the bottom of the second, the Sea Dogs added a pair of runs. Ryan Khoury led off and reached on an error. Two batters later, Iggy Suarez, connected on a ball over the “Maine Monster” in left for a 3-0 Portland lead. The home run for Suarez was his third on the season.

The Sea Dogs would continue to swing hot bats in the fourth inning. Mickey Hall walked to lead off the inning and Suarez singled to put runners on the corners for Corsaletti. Corsaletti singled home Hall for a 4-0 lead. Tony Granadillo hit a sacrifice fly to left, scoring Suarez to make it 5-0 Sea Dogs. With two outs, Aaron Bates doubled home Corsaletti for a 6-0 Portland advantage.

Portland would add a seventh run to go ahead 7-0 in the bottom of the fifth when Khoury scored on a double play ball.

Erie would finally crack through with their first hit of the game in the top of the seventh. Max Leon led off with a double down the left field line to break up Michael Bowden’s perfect game. Leon moved to third on a base hit by Rhymes and he scored on a double play to make it 7-1.

Portland would score one more in the seventh to go back ahead by seven at 8-1. That proved to be enough as Mike James tossed the final 2.1 innings without giving up a hit.

Bowden (5-3) picked up the win giving up a run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts. Bowden carried a perfect game into the seventh before giving up his first hit to Leon.

Connolly (0-5) took the loss for Erie going four innings, allowing six runs, five earned, on nine hits with three walks and a strikeout.

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The SeaWolves continue a three-game series against the Sea Dogs on Wednesday night at Hadlock Field...6:00 First Pitch. LHP Danny Christensen (2-4, 4.50 ERA) goes for his third straight win against LHP Kris Johnson (3-2, 4.25 ERA).

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:16 pm

Wilkin Ramirez doubled twice and drove in a run in rain-shortened win.

Christensen Steller In 'Wolves Win

June 4, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves took down the Portland Sea Dogs in a rain shortened game on Wednesday night at Hadlock Field by a score of 5-0. The win ended Erie’s three-game losing streak.

The SeaWolves struck first in the top of the first inning against Portland starter Kris Johnson. Max Leon led off the inning with his 29th walk of the season and got to second on a passed ball. Danny Worth followed with a single up the middle, scoring Leon, giving the ‘Wolves a 1-0 lead. Worth advanced to second on a balk and scored with two outs on a Jeff Frazier base hit for a 2-0 lead.

In the top of the third, the ‘Wolves added another run. Worth led off with his second single of the game and was doubled over to third base by Wilkin Ramirez. Max St. Pierre grounded out to short and on the play, Worth scored to make it 3-0.

The ‘Wolves would add to the lead once again in the top of the sixth against reliever Carlos Vasquez. Leon walked for the second time in the game with one out and Worth singled for his third hit of the game to put runners on first and second for Ramirez. Ramirez doubled into right field, scoring Leon for a 4-0 lead. With runners on second and third, the Sea Dogs intentionally walked St. Pierre to attempt to get an inning ending double play. With Frazier batting, a wild pitch allowed Worth to score, giving Erie a 5-0 lead. The umpires then called for the tarp and eventually called the game.

Danny Christensen (3-4) picked up his second complete game of the season, shutting out the Sea Dogs for five innings allowing just two hits. He walked two and struck out three and finished the game retiring the final eight batters he faced. It was the third straight win for Christensen and the ‘Wolves have won the last four games he has started. The complete game was the second of the season for Christensen.

The shutout win was the first for Erie since April 23 when they shutout Harrisburg 7-0.

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The SeaWolves and Sea Dogs meet in the rubber game of a three-game series on Thursday afternoon...12:00 First Pitch. LHP Luke French (3-5, 4.48 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Matt Goodson (2-3, 5.08 ERA)

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:02 pm

'Wolves Fall 3-1 in Series Finale

June 5, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves fell in the rubber game of a three-game series at Hadlock Field, 3-1, at the hands of the Portland Sea Dogs on Thursday afternoon.

The Sea Dogs struck first in the bottom of the second against Erie starter Luke French. John Otness and Mickey Hall both singled with two outs and Iggy Suarez walked to load the bases. French then issued a bases loaded walk to Bubba Bell to put the Sea Dogs ahead 1-0. Tony Granadillo singled home a pair to put Portland up 3-0. The three runs would prove to be enough for Portland in the game.

The SeaWolves got on the board in the top of the seventh against reliever Chad Rhoades for their only run of the game. Will Rhymes singled with one out and stole his second base of the afternoon to get into scoring position. With two outs, Kody Kirkland lined a single to left-center, scoring Rhymes, making it a 3-1 game in favor of Portland.

Erie had an opportunity in the ninth inning against Daniel Bard (Save-2) as they got the first two batters aboard, Dusty Ryan and Rhymes, on back-to-back walks. Bard struck out Justin Justice and induced a game-ending 6-4-3 double play ball off the bat of Kirkland to end the game.

French (3-6) worked five-plus innings for the ‘Wolves allowing three runs on six hits with five walks and a strikeout. He took his second consecutive loss.

Matt Goodson (3-3) picked up the win for Portland going five shutout innings, allowing just two hits.

Three Portland pitchers (Goodson, Rhoades and Bard) limited the ‘Wolves to just five hits in the game, four singles and one double.

The ‘Wolves stranded five runners in scoring position in the game.

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The SeaWolves travel to Manchester, New Hampshire to take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in a three-game weekend series. Here is the schedule and the pitching matchups.

FRIDAY at NEW HAMPSHIRE - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
RHP Josh Rainwater (3-2, 6.16 ERA) vs. LHP A.J. Wideman (3-7, 6.21 ERA)

SATURDAY at NEW HAMPSHIRE - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
RHP Andrew Kown (3-6, 5.28 ERA) vs. RHP Scott Richmond (4-5, 5.46 ERA)

SUNDAY at NEW HAMPSHIRE - 1:05 FIRST PITCH
LHP Jon Connolly (0-5, 6.50 ERA) vs. LHP Brett Cecil (0-1, 3.81 ERA)

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:13 pm

'Wolves Take Down 'Cats 9-4

June 6, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves took down the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in the opener of a three-game series at Merchantsauto.com Stadium on Friday night by a score of 9-4.

The SeaWolves took the lead in the top of the second inning. Dusty Ryan led off with a bloop single to right and with one out, Kody Kirkland homered over the wall in center to put the ‘Wolves ahead 2-0. The home run for Kirkland was his fourth on the season and his first since May 29 against Reading.

The Fisher Cats would take the lead in the bottom of the third against Erie starter Josh Rainwater. After striking out the first two batters of the inning, Rainwater gave up back-to-back singles to Scott Campbell and Aaron Mathews. Travis Snider connected on a bloop double to right, plating two runs, tying the game at 2-2. Jacob Butler followed with an infield single and on an errant throw by Kirkland, Snider scored, giving New Hampshire a 3-2 lead.

The ‘Wolves tied the game in the top of the fourth. Kirkland led off with a single for his second hit in the game and was doubled over to third on Casper Wells first Double-A hit. Kirkland scored on a sacrifice fly by Will Rhymes to make it 3-3.

Erie regained the lead in the top of the fifth inning. With one out, Jeff Frazier reached on an error by the third baseman Anthony Hatch. Ryan followed with his eighth home run, over the wall in right center, giving the ‘Wolves a 5-3 lead.

The ‘Wolves would add to the lead in the sixth when Justin Justice led off and connected on his second home run of the season. The solo shot made it 6-3 Erie.

Erie would go ahead by six runs in the top of the seventh inning. Ryan led off with a walk, reaching base for the fourth time in the game. Deik Scram followed with a hit to put runners on the corners for Kirkland. Kirkland singled to center, scoring Ryan, making it a 7-3 game in favor of the ‘Wolves. Kirkland finished the game 4-for-5. It was the first four-hit game of the season for Kirkland. Wells then walked to load the bases. With one out, Rhymes laced a single up the middle, bringing home a pair, making it 9-3 Erie.

The Fisher Cats would get a run back in the bottom of the eighth to cut Erie’s lead down to five at 9-4 when Hatch scored on a Kirkland error.

Rainwater (4-2) picked up the win, his second in as many starts since coming off of the disabled list. He worked five-plus innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on seven hits with two walks and six strikeouts, tying a season-high.

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The SeaWolves and Fisher Cats meet in the middle game of a three-game set at Merchantsauto.com Stadium on Saturday night...7:05 First Pitch. RHP Andrew Kown (3-6, 5.28 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Scott Richmond (4-5, 5.46 ERA)

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:36 pm

Kown, SeaWolves Shut Down Fisher Cats

June 7, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The Erie SeaWolves took down the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Saturday night at Merchantsauto.com Stadium, 3-1 in front of 7,534 fans.

The SeaWolves jumped ahead in the top of the second against New Hampshire starter Scott Richmond. Jeff Frazier stepped to the plate with one out and belted his fifth home run of the season. The solo-shot put the ‘Wolves ahead 1-0.

Erie would add to the lead in the top of the fifth when, once again with one out, Casper Wells stepped in and clubbed his first home run of the season to make it 2-0. Wells, in only his second game with the SeaWolves, has collected three hits.

The ‘Wolves added to their lead in the top of the eighth. Max St. Pierre lined a double down the right field line and with two outs was brought home on a Frazier singled to right center to make it 3-0. The hit for Frazier was his fourth of the game and his sixth of the series. It was also the second four-hit game of the season for Frazier.

The SeaWolves carried the shutout into the bottom of the ninth and brought in Marcelo Perez. Perez gave up a leadoff home run to Ryan Patterson which broke up the shutout, making it a 3-1 game. Anthony Hatch walked to bring the tying run to the plate in Eric Neilson. Neilson flew out for the first out of the inning. Perez then struck out Kyle Phillips for the second out. Pinch hitter Jacob Butler was hit by a pitch by Perez to put the tying runs on base, bringing the winning run to the plate. The ‘Wolves again made a call to the bullpen, bringing in lefty Juan Cedeno. Cedeno retired Brian Jeroloman on a fly ball to left to end the game. Cedeno faced one batter and got his first save of the season.

Kown (4-6) picked up the win for the ‘Wolves. His second in the last three starts. Kown worked 7.2 shutout innings, allowing seven hits with a walk and two strikeouts. It was the fourth straight start for Kown where he worked six or more innings and his third straight working seven or more. It was also the first start for Kown this season where he did not allow a run.

The win gives the SeaWolves their first winning series against the Fisher Cats since 2005.

Erie will look for their third series sweep of the season on Sunday against the ‘Cats. The ‘Wolves are now 3-2 on the current road trip.

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The SeaWolves and Fisher Cats conclude their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Merchantsauto.com Stadium...1:05 First Pitch. RHP Ben Fritz (1-1, 5.05 ERA) gets the start for Erie, making his first appearance since coming off the disabled list. Fritz will be opposed by Lefty Brett Cecil.

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SeaWolves Fall 5-2 in Series Finale

June 8, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The Erie SeaWolves were unable to complete a three-game sweep of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats falling by a score of

The Fisher Cats struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Erie starter Ben Fritz. Aaron Mathews and Travis Snider each singled with one out and Jacob Butler walked to load the bases. With two outs, Anthony Hatch drew a bases loaded walk to give the ‘Cats a 1-0 lead.

The SeaWolves tied the game in the top of the third inning. Deik Scram led off, and on the first pitch of the inning, connected on a solo home run over the wall in right.

New Hampshire regained the lead in the bottom of the third. Travis Snider led off with a double and was doubled home by Ryan Patterson for a 2-1 lead.

The Fisher Cats would add three runs in the bottom of the fourth. Ryan Klosterman led off with a walk and he stole second for his sixth stolen base of the season. Fritz retired Brian Jeroloman but was lifted because of pitch count. Reliever Brendan Wise allowed a walk to Scott Campbell to put runners on the corners for Mathews. Mathews connected on a three-run home run, his fourth, to put the ‘Cats up 5-1.

The ‘Wolves cut into the deficit in the top of the eighth. Scram led off with a single and Kody Kirkland doubled to put runners on second and third for Joe Tucker. Tucker grounded out, scoring Scram, making it 5-2 Fisher Cats. Erie would end up loading the bases but a Jeff Frazier groundout ended the threat.

Fritz (1-2) took the loss for Erie going 3.1 innings, allowing three runs on five hits with three walks and two strikeouts. It was Fritz first start since returning from the disabled list. He was placed on the DL on May 16 with right shoulder soreness.

Cecil (1-1) picked up his first Double-A win going six innings, allowing a run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

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The SeaWolves are off on Monday and will be back in action on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park on Tuesday night when they take on the Portland Sea Dogs. Here is how the pitching matchups set up for the three-game set -

TUESDAY vs. PORTLAND - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
LHP Danny Christensen (3-4, 4.13 ERA) vs. LHP Kris Johnson (3-3, 4.37 ERA)

WEDNESDAY vs. PORTLAND - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
LHP Luke French (3-6, 4.54 ERA) vs. RHP Matt Goodson (3-3, 2.12 ERA)

THURSDAY vs. PORTLAND - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
RHP Josh Rainwater (4-2, 6.06 ERA) vs. LHP Dustin Richardson (5-5, 5.93 ERA)

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:06 pm

Danny Christensen struck out a season-high eight batters on Tuesday.

Christensen Deals But 'Wolves Fall in 10

June 10, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves fell in extra innings on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park, 5-1, at the hands of the Portland Sea Dogs.

Danny Christensen paced the SeaWolves with eight strong innings, tossing his best outing of the season, but took a no-decision. He got into trouble in the top of the first inning allowing back-to-back two out walks but got out of the jam with a flyout to right. He then scattered just three hits over the final seven innings pitched.

The Sea Dogs broke a scoreless game in the top of the fifth inning with two outs when Jeff Corsaletti connected on a two-out solo home run for a 1-0 lead.

Following the Corsaletti home run, Christensen went on to retire the 10 batters he faced and did not allow a hit over his final 3.1 innings of work.

The SeaWolves failed in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to score with runners in scoring position.

Erie finally broke through in the bottom of the eighth. Dusty Ryan led off with a single and with two down, was brought home on a Casper Wells base knock up the middle.

In the top of the ninth, the Sea Dogs threatened with the bases loaded, but Danny Zell induced a fly ball to center. On the play, Justin Justice made a diving play and threw out Ryan Khoury trying to score to keep the ballgame tied.

The ‘Wolves would be go down in order in the bottom of the ninth, sending the game to extras.

In the top of the 10th, Portland broke open the game, plating four runs. Iggy Saurez and Corsaletti walked with one out. Tony Granadillo then doubled to bring home Suarez, giving the Sea Dogs a 2-1 lead. With two outs, Khoury singled home a pair for a 4-1 lead. Sandy Madera capped off the inning with a single to score Khoury for a 5-1 lead.

In the bottom of the tenth, Beau Vaughn allowed a one out single but retired the final two batters to end the game.

Christensen went eight innings (season high) allowing a run on three hits with two walks and a season-high eight strikeouts.

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The SeaWolves and Sea Dogs meet on Wednesday night for the middle game of a three-game series at Jerry Uht Park...7:05 First Pitch. Lefty Luke French (3-6, 4.54 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Matt Goodson (3-3, 2.12 ERA)

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Luke French picked up his fourth win of the season on Wednesday night.

'Wolves Take Down 'Dogs 7-2

June 11, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves snapped a two-game slide with a 7-2 win over the Portland Sea Dogs on Wednesday night at Jerry Uht Park.

The SeaWolves struck first in the bottom of the first inning against starter Matt Goodson. Will Rhymes led off with a double to left center. Danny Worth followed and singled to center and on the play, an error by Bubba Bell in center allowed Rhymes to score to put the ‘Wolves ahead 1-0. Deik Scram followed with Erie’s third consecutive hit, moving Worth to third. Jeff Frazier connected on a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Worth, putting Erie up 2-0.

The ‘Wolves would strike big in the bottom of the third, sending nine batters to the plate. Rhymes led off with his second hit of the game and Worth walked to put a pair on. Scram grounded out allowing the runners to advance to scoring position. Frazier followed with a hit to bring home Rhymes, extending the lead to 3-0. Frazier, who finished the game 2-for-3 has hit safely in 14 of his last 16 games. With two outs, Dusty Ryan lined a single to left, bringing home Worth to make it 4-0. Caonabo Cosme followed with a walk to load the bases for Kody Kirkland. Kirkland came into the game batting .750 with the bases loaded and did not disappoint. He lined a ball to right field and on the play, right fielder Mickey Hall dove and missed the ball which traveled all the way to the wall. Three runners came into score and Kirkland ended up on third base with his second triple of the season and the ‘Wolves went up 7-0.

The Sea Dogs got on the board with their only two runs in the top of the fourth. Mark Wagner led off with a single and Ryan Khoury homered over the wall in left for his third of the season to make it 7-2.

French (4-6) worked six solid innings for Erie, allowing two runs on 12 hits with a pair of walks and three strikeouts. Of the 12 hits given up by French, 10 were singles. He was helped out defensively in the second inning with runners on first and second when, on a base hit by Jeff Corsaletti to right, Casper Wells nailed Khoury trying to score to end the inning. In the third with runners on first and second with no outs, French induced a 1-6-3 double play to end a Portland threat.

Marcelo Perez picked up his second save of the season working a perfect three innings in relief with one strikeout.

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The SeaWolves and Sea Dogs wrap up their season series on Thursday night at Jerry Uht Park...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Josh Rainwater (4-2, 6.06 ERA) takes the mound for the Howlers against LHP Dustin Richardson (5-5, 5.93 ERA)

Subject: Re: 2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:11 pm

Josh Rainwater is Erie first five-game winner following a great outing on Thursday night.

'Wolves Rain On 'Dogs Parade

June 12, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves used three pitchers and shut out the Portland Sea Dogs in the rubber game of a three-game set at Jerry Uht Park on Thursday night.

The ‘Wolves struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning. Danny Worth doubled with two outs and scored on a Deik Scram liner to right.

Erie again lit up the scoreboard with some two-out thunder in the bottom of the fourth. Max St. Pierre walked with one out. With two outs, Kody Kirkland tripled off the wall in right, scoring St. Pierre, giving Erie a 2-0 lead. The triple for Kirkland was his third and second in as many nights.

In the bottom of the sixth, Jeff Frazier led off with a single. Frazier has now hit safely in 15 of his last 17 games. The next hitter, Justin Justice, connected on a two-run home run over the wall in right, giving the ‘Wolves a 4-0 advantage. St. Pierre and Caonabo Cosme followed the homer with back-to-back singles putting runners on the corners for Kirkland. Kirkland flew out to center and on the play, the throw to the plate from centerfielder Bubba Bell skipped in front of the catcher John Otness and went to the backstop allowing St. Pierre to score, putting Erie up 5-0.

The five runs would be plenty as Josh Rainwater (5-2) dealt through 6.2 innings. He allowed just four hits with a walk with six strikeouts. The six punchouts tied a season-high which he has now done for the fourth time and the second time in as many starts. Rainwater is Erie’s first five-game winner and he is 3-0 in three starts since returning from the disabled list. It was also the first time in nine starts where Rainwater did not allow a run.

Juan Cedeno tossed 1.1 innings of scoreless relief and Casey Fien tossed a scoreless ninth to preserve the shutout.

The shutout was Erie’s fourth on the season and the club’s first at Jerry Uht Park. The win also gives the ‘Wolves a season series split with Portland (3-3). Erie also leads the all-time series against the Sea Dogs 34-32.