2010 Erie Sea Wolves Schedule and Results

Weber Tosses Gem as 'Wolves End Loss Streak
06/16/2010 10:18 PM ET

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The SeaWolves snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 9-3 win over the Portland Sea Dogs on Wednesday night at Hadlock Field.

Erie jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first inning against Portland starter Alex Wilson. Andy Dirks led off the game and reached on an infield single and Cale Iorg followed with a two-run home run to center, his fourth, for a 2-0 Erie lead. Michael Bertram followed the home run with a walk. He moved to second on a wild pitch and to third on a passed ball. Bertram scored on a groundout by Ben Johnson to make it 3-0.

In the second, the 'Wolves added a pair. Andy Bouchie led off with a single and with one out, Dirks connected on a two-run home run, his eighth, over the wall in right-center for a 5-0 lead.

The Howlers kept coming in the third. Johnson led off with a single and was tripled home by Deik Scram to make it 6-0. The triple was his third on the season and second in as many games. Audy Ciriaco then singled to center, scoring Scram for a 7-0 lead.

In the sixth, Bouchie led off with a single and moved to third on a double by Justin Henry. Bouchie scored on a groundout by Dirks to make it 8-0.

The lead would be plenty for Thad Weber who stifled the Sea Dogs bats through seven. Weber, for the second straight outing against Portland, did not allow an earned run. He allowed six hits with a walk and six strikeouts in seven shutout. Weber has not allowed an earned run in his last 15 innings pitched.

Erie added a run in the ninth on a Josh Burrus pinch-hit home run, his seventh, for a 9-0 lead.

The Sea Dogs plated three in the bottom of the ninth against reliever Luis Marte but could get no closer as the 'Wolves went on for the 9-3 victory.

Weber (4-7) earned his first win against a team other than Bowie. He has worked at least five innings in every start and at least 6.2 innings in eight of his last nine.

The 'Wolves and Sea Dogs play the rubber game of the three-game series on Thursday night at Hadlock Field. Righty Brooks Brown (3-4, 4.43 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Jeremy Kehrt (1-1, 1.71 ERA).

Erie looks for its first series win since taking two of three in Richmond May 18-20.

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Brown Goes The Distance in 5-1 Win
06/17/2010 8:29 PM ET

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Brooks Brown tossed Erie's first complete game of the season as the 'Wolves completed a series win over the Portland, 5-1 on Thursday night at Hadlock Field. The complete game for Brown was the first of his career.

The SeaWolves broke a scoreless tie in the top of the third against Portland starter Jeremy Kehrt. Ron Bourquin started the inning with a walk and moved over to third on an Andy Bouchie double. Justin Henry followed with a two-run single to center, scoring Bourquin and Bouchie for a 2-0 lead. The base knock extended Henry's hitting streak to seven consecutive games, his longest of the season. Andy Dirks followed an grounded to first an error by Anthony Rizzo allowed Dirks to reach safely and Henry to move to third. Hentry scored on a fielder's choice off the bat of Michael Bertram for a 3-0 lead.

In the fifth, Erie would add to its lead. Dirks doubled with two outs bringing Cale Iorg to the plate. Iorg grounded to third an on an errant throw by Ray Chang, Dirks scored from second for a 4-0 lead.

Portland got its lone run in the bottom of the fifth. Yamico Navarro led off with a single and stole second. Navarro moved to third on a groundout by Chih-Hsien Chiang and scored on a sacrifice fly by Ryan Khoury to make it 4-1.

The 'Wolves would go back ahead by four in the top of the sixth when Deik Scram led off and connected on a solo home run off of reliever Ryne Miller to make it 5-1. The home run for Scram was his fourth and first since April 23 at Altoona.

The four run lead would prove to be plenty for Brown as he went the distance to improve to 4-4, earning his first win since May 16. He allowed a run on five hits with a walk and five strikeouts. All five of the hits allowed by Brown were singles and only two baserunners moved passed first base the entire game.

It was Erie's first nine-inning complete game since August 22, 2009 when Thad Weber hurled a no-hitter against Akron.

Erie starting pitchers (Duane Below, Thad Weber and Brown) combined to allow two runs in 21 innings pitched in the series against the Sea Dogs.

The 'Wolves have now won back-to-back games for the first time since winning four straight May 15-19. The series win is Erie's first since taking two of three from Richmond May 18-20. It snaps a string of seven straight non-winning series.

Erie's six-game road trip continues on Friday night as the 'Wolves take on the New Hampshire Fisher Caps...7:05 First Pitch. Lefty Ramon Garcia (0-3, 3.76 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Bobby Bell (3-2, 6.20 ERA).

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Three Homers Not Enough as 'Wolves Fall to 'Cats
06/18/2010 10:21 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped the opener of a three game weekend series against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, 7-4, on Friday night at Merchantsauto.com Stadium.

The Fisher Cats struck first in the bottom of the second against Erie starter Ramon Garcia. Shawn Bowman led off with a walk and he would score on a two-out, two-run home run by David Cooper, giving New Hampshire a 2-0 lead.

The 'Cats would extend their lead in the bottom of the third. Brian Jeroloman led off with a single and moved into scoring position on a double by Darin Mastroianni. Manny Mayorson doubled home both baserunners for a 4-0 New Hampshire lead. With one out, Mayorson would score on a single by Bowman for a 5-0 lead.

The 'Wolves got on the board in the top of the fourth against New Hampshire starter Bobby Bell. Ben Johnson led off the inning with his first home run of the season, an opposite field shot, making it a 5-1 game. Erie would go back-to-back as Deik Scram slammed his fifth home run over the wall in right making it 5-2. Scram has now homered in consecutive games. With one Ron Bourquin slammed Erie's third home run of the inning, making it a two-run game at 5-3. Andy Bouchie then doubled to left and he scored on a Justin Henry double down the third base line to make it 5-4. The double for Henry extended his season-long hitting streak to eight consecutive games.

The SeaWolves would get no closer. In the bottom of the fifth, the 'Cats would score a run on an error and in the eighth, Cooper homered for the second time in the game it make it 7-4.

Garcia (0-4) took the loss for the 'Wolves going 2.1 innings, allowing five runs on four hits with a walk and a strikeout. He is now 0-3 as a starter.

The win gives New Hampshire its first season series win over the SeaWolves since 2007.

The 'Wolves and Fisher Cats meet in the middle game of the series on Saturday night...7:05 First Pitch. Lefty Andy Oliver (5-4, 3.82 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Zach Stewart (4-1, 4.50 ERA).

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SeaWolves Tame Fisher Cats 8-2
06/19/2010 10:16 PM ET

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The SeaWolves jumped ahead early and never looked back as they won the middle game of a three-game series against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, 8-2, on Saturday night in Manchester.

The 'Wolves jumped ahead of Fisher Cats starter Zach Stewart in the top of the first inning. With two outs, Justin Henry walked and was doubled home by Ben Johnson for a 1-0 Erie lead.

Erie would go ahead 2-0 in the third when, again with two outs, the Howlers came through as Henry doubled home Andy Dirks. The double extended Henry's longest hit streak of the season to nine consecutive games.

In the fifth, Andy Bouchie led off with a single and an error with Dirks hitting allowed both runners to reach safely. Cale Iorg unsuccessfully sacrificed the runners over as the 'Cats got the lead runner Bouchie at third. Henry then walked for the second time in the game to load the bases and Johnson would come through once again with a two-run single for a 4-0 Erie lead.

New Hampshire would cut into the Erie lead in the bottom of the sixth against 'Wolves starter Andy Oliver. Danny Perales led off with a single and Darin Mastroianni walked to put two on base. Perales moved to third on a flyout by Calix Crabbe and scored on an error by Ron Bourquin at first on a throw over by Oliver. With two outs, Shawn Bowman singled home Mastroianni, cutting the Erie lead in half at 4-2.

In the seven, the 'Wolves would get three key insurance runs. Iorg led off with a single and Johnson walked with one out. With two outs, Audy Ciriaco broke an 0-for-12 skid at the plate as he sent a three-run home run over the wall in right, his fifth, for a 7-2 lead.

The Fisher Cats would threaten in the bottom of the seventh. Oliver retired the first two of the inning before giving up a double to Brian Jeroloman and a walk to Perales. Oliver was then lifted for Luis Marte. Marte walked Mastroianni loading the bases for Crabbe. Marte induced a flyout to center from Crabbe ending the threat.

The 'Wolves got an insurance run in the top of the ninth against reliever Vince Bongiovanni. Henry led off with a single and collected his second straight two-hit game. With one out Deik Scram was hit by a pitch moving Henry into scoring position. Ciriaco then came through with his fourth RBI of the night with a single to left, scoring Henry for an 8-2 lead.

Zach Simons worked a 1-2-3 ninth, preserving the win.

Oliver (6-4) earned his first win since May 28 as he went 6.2 innings, allowing two runs, one earned, on eight hits with two walks and six strikeouts.

The 'Wolves will look for the series win on Sunday afternoon against the Fisher Cats...1:05 First Pitch. Lefty Duane Below (2-6, 3.93 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP B.J. LaMura (1-0, 2.70 ERA).

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SeaWolves Blast Four HR in 13-6 Win Over 'Cats
06/20/2010 4:23 PM ET

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The SeaWolves used the long ball on Sunday afternoon as the clubbed out a season-high 13 runs in a 13-6 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Merchantsauto.com Stadium.

The SeaWolves struck first and struck big in the top of the third inning against New Hampshire starter David LaMura. Ron Bourquin led off with a walk and moved over to third on a double by Angel Flores. Shawn Roof grounded out to the shortstop Luis Sanchez, scoring Bourquin, giving Erie a 1-0 lead. LaMura then walked back-to-back hitters in Andy Dirks and Justin Henry bringing Michael Bertram to the plate. Bertram worked ahead in the count 2-0 before belting a grand slam over the wall in right for a 5-0 Erie lead.

The 'Wolves would then take a 6-0 lead in the fourth when Ron Bourquin connected on his second home run of the series with one out against LaMura.

The 'Cats got on the board in the bottom of the fifth against Erie starter Duane Below. David Cooper singled with one out and scored on an Al Quintana double to make it 6-1.

Erie would go back up by six runs in the sixth when Audy Ciriaco crushed his sixth home run and second in as many games for a 7-1 lead.

The Fisher Cats would make a run in the bottom of the sixth. Darin Mastroianni walked and moved into scoring position on a one-out single by Manny Mayorson. Shawn Bowman singled home Mastroianni to make it 7-2. Adam Loewen then doubled home both Mayorson and Bowman to make it 7-4.

In the top of the seventh, Dirks clubbed a two-out solo home run over the wall in right, his ninth, for an 8-4 lead.

The 'Cats cut into the Erie lead once again in the seventh and eighth innings. In the seventh, Mayorson singled home Danny Perales to make it 8-5 and in the eighth, Loewen scored on a sacrifice fly to make it 8-6. In both the seventh and eighth innings, New Hampshire left the tying run at the plate.

In the top of the ninth, Erie would put the game out of reach. Ciriaco led off and singled to left. With one out, Flores singled to center putting two on for Roof. On a hit-and-run, Roof shot a triple down the right field line, plating a pair to make it 10-6 'Wolves. The triple for Roof was his second. Dirks then singled home Roof for an 11-6 lead. A fielder's choice put Henry on and he moved into scoring position on a double by Bertram. Ben Johnson capped off the afternoon by bringing home both baserunners on a two-out, two-run single for a 13-6 lead.

Zach Simons worked a shut the door, retiring the final four Fisher Cats of the game, preserving the win and picking up his third save.

Below (3-6) earned his first win since May 7. He equaled a season-high going 5.1 innings, allowing four runs on six hits with a walk and five strikeouts.

The four home runs for the 'Wolves was a season-high, as was the 13 runs scored.

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'Wolves Split Twin Bill Against Trenton
06/23/2010 12:21 AM ET

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The SeaWolves won the continuation of a suspended game at Jerry Uht Park in game one of a doubleheader on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park by a score of 8-2.

The game resumed in the top of the fourth inning and the SeaWolves broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fourth inning. With two outs, Wilkin De La Rosa walked Ben Johnson and served up a two-run home run to Michael Bertram, his eighth, for a 2-0 'Wolves lead.

In the top of the fifth Cale Iorg belted his fifth home run over the wall in left-center off of De La Rosa for a 3-0 lead.

The 'Wolves would take a commanding lead in the top of the sixth. Shawn Roof, Andy Dirks and Ben Johnson connected on consecutive singles to load the bases for Bertram. Bertram singled home Roof for a 4-0 lead. With the bases still loaded, Josh Burrus singled home Dirks for a 5-0 lead. Audy Ciriaco followed with a two-run base knock to left-center for a 7-0 lead. With two outs, Angel Flores singled home Burrus for an 8-0 lead.

Brooks Brown (5-4) tossed his second complete game of the season going the distance allowing two runs on four hits with two walks with nine strikeouts.

GAME TWO

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The 'Wolves did not fare as well in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader as they fell to the Thunder 8-3.

Trenton went ahead in the top of the first against Erie starter Thad Weber. Daniel Brewer led off the game with a single. With two outs, Weber walked Brandon Laird putting two on for Matt Cusick. Cusick connected on a three-run home run, his first, for a 3-0 Trenton lead.

The Thunder struck again in the top of the third. With one out and Austin Krum on first, Austin Romine doubled putting runners on second and third for Laird. Laird doubled home a pair for a 5-0 lead. Cusick then doubled home Laird for a 6-0 lead.

The 'Wolves would strike back in the bottom of the fifth against Trenton starter Lance Pendleton. Deik Scram led off with a walk and was doubled over to third by Audy Ciriaco. With two outs, Justin Henry doubled home both baserunners to make it 6-2. Henry would score on an Andy Dirks base knock cutting the lead in half at 6-3.

Trenton would go back ahead by five in the top of the sixth scoring a pair of unearned runs against Weber.

Weber (4-8) allowed eight runs, six earned, on eight hits with three walks and six strikeouts in 5.2 innings of work.

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SeaWolves Swept by Thunder
06/24/2010 5:08 PM ET

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The SeaWolves suffered their third consecutive loss on Thursday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park as they were swept by the Trenton Thunder by a score of 11-2.

Erie struck first in the bottom of the fourth. Cale Iorg led off with an infield single and moved to second on a groundout by Rawley Bishop. With two outs, Michael Bertram doubled home Iorg for a 1-0 lead.

The 'Wolves went ahead 2-0 in the sixth when Alden Carrithers led off with his first Double-A hit, a double. Carrithers moved to third on a flyout by Iorg and scored on a fielder's choice off the bat of Andy Dirks.

Erie held the lead until the top of the seventh. Jose Gil doubled with one out. With two outs, Luis Nunez grounded to the pitcher Cory Hamilton who over threw Bishop at first, allowing Gil to score from second to make it 2-1. The 'Wolves then handed the ball to reliever Jay Voss. Voss walked Justin Snyder and Daniel Brewer loading the bases. Austin Krum and Austin Romine both drew walks bringing home the tying an go-ahead runs to make it 3-2. The scoring in the inning was capped off by a grand slam off the bat of Brandon Laird for a 7-2 lead.

In the ninth, Trenton struck for another four runs. Snyder led off with a double and moved to third on a single by Brewer. With one out, Romine singled home Snyder to make it 8-2. Laird then slammed his second home run of the game, an opposite-field three run shot to put Trenton ahead 11-2. Laird finished the day with seven RBI.

Anthony Shawler took the no-decision in his first career start. He went 4.1 innings, allowing one hit with three walks and five strikeouts.

Erie has now lost nine consecutive home games. It's the longest home losing streak since the club dropped nine straight in 2008 (May 5-20).

Erie is back in action on Friday night against the Richmond Flying Squirrels...7:05 First Pitch.

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Comeback Bid Fails in 6-5 Loss to Squirrels
06/25/2010 11:29 PM ET

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The SeaWolves mounted a late comeback on Friday night at Jerry Uht Park but fell short by a run to the Richmond Flying Squirrels by a score of 6-5.

Richmond struck first in the top of the third against Erie starter Duane Below. Jackson Williams led off with a double and with one out, Juan Ciriaco walked to put a pair on for the top of the lineup. Darren Ford singled home Williams for a 1-0 Richmond lead. Brandon Crawford then singled to load the bases for Thomas Neal. Neal singled home a pair to make it 3-0. Connor Gillaspie singled home Crawford with two outs for a 4-0 lead.

The Flying Squirrels added to their lead in the fourth when Ciriaco slammed a two-out solo home run for a 5-0 lead.

In the fifth, Crawford led off and doubled against reliever Jared Gayhart. With one out, Roger Kieschnick singled moving Crawford to third. Gillaspie followed and connected on a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Crawford to make it 6-0 Squirrels.

The 'Wolves attempted a comeback in the seventh. Shawn Roof led off with a single and Alden Carrithers walked to put a pair on for Cale Iorg. Iorg doubled home Roof to make it 6-1. Andy Dirks walked to load the bases for Rawley Bishop. Bishop slammed a bases clearing double to the right field gap making it a 6-4 game. With one out, Kody Kaiser doubled home Bishop making it a one-run game at 6-5.

Erie would get no closer as they left the game tying and winning runs on base in the seventh and again in the ninth.

Erie went just 4-17 with runners in scoring position in the game.

Below (3-7) took the loss going four innings, allowing five runs on seven hits with a walk and five strikeouts.

The SeaWolves have now dropped 10 consecutive home games.

NOTE: WWE Superstar Santino Marella tossed out a celebrity first pitch prior to Friday night's game against Richmond.

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SeaWolves Nipped by Squirrles in Extras
06/26/2010 11:35 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped their fifth straight and 11th consecutive home game on Saturday night with a 6-3 extra innings loss to the Richmond Flying Squirrels.

Erie struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Richmond starter Clayton Tanner. Alden Carrithers led off and was hit by a pitch. Cale Iorg then walked to put runners on first and second for Andy Dirks. Dirks singled to load the bases for Rawley Bishop. Bishop connected on a sacrifice fly to center, plating Carrithers for a 1-0 Erie lead. Michael Bertram then singled home Iorg for a 2-0 lead.

The 'Wolves took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Iorg led off with a single to center and stole second. He advanced to third on a Dirks groundout and scored on a Bishop groundout.

Richmond would get on the board against Erie starter Charlie Furbush in the top of the fourth. Brandon Crawford walked to put a man on for Thomas Neal. Neal connected on a two-run home run, his fifth, making it 3-2.

The Flying Squirrels then tied the game in the sixth when Neal led off and connected on a solo home run to left, his sixth making it 3-3.

The game would remain tied until the top of the 11th against Erie reliever Lester Oliveros. With two outs, Darren Ford laid down a bunt single and stole second. Brandon Crawford then singled to center, plating Ford for Richmond's first lead of the night at 4-3. Neal then stepped in and clubbed his third home run of the game for a 6-3 Richmond advantage.

For the second consecutive night, the 'Wolves struggled to score with runners in scoring position as the club went just 3-for-14.

Furbush took the no-decision in his Double-A debut going seven innings, allowing three runs on eight hits with two walks and four strikeouts.

The loss drops the SeaWolves to 0-4 in extra innings games.

Erie looks to avoid a sweep on Sunday afternoon against Richmond...1:05 First Pitch.

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Squirrels Spoil Big Day By Andy Bouchie
06/27/2010 4:03 PM ET

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The SeaWolves were swept by the Richmond Flying Squirrels following a 5-4 loss on Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park. The loss was Erie's sixth straight and 12th consecutive at home.

The 'Wolves struck first in the second against Richmond starter Mike MacDonald. With one out, Kody Kaiser singled and stole second. Deik Scram walked and on the ball four wild pitch, Kaiser advanced to third to put runners on the corners for Andy Bouchie. Bouchie clubbed his fifth home run to straight away center, putting the SeaWolves ahead 3-0.

Richmond got on the board in the bottom of the third. Skyler Stromsmoe led off with a single and advanced to second on a single by Darren Ford. Stromsmoe would score on a double play ball making it 3-1.

The Squirrels tied the game in the seventh. Stromsmoe singled and Darren Ford doubled to put runners on second and third. A with two outs, Roger Kieschnick singled home both baserunners making it a 3-3 game.

The 'Wolves took the lead back in the seventh when Bouchie slammed his second home run of the game for a 4-3 advantage.

In the top of the eighth, the Flying Squirrels would take their first lead of the game. Michael Ambort led off the inning with an opposite-field home run, tying the game at 4-4. Tyler La Torre followed and reached on Erie's fifth error of the game. La Torre would come around to score on a sacrifice fly by Stromsmoe to put the Squirrels ahead 5-4.

Erie starter Thad Weber took a no-decision going 6.2 innings, allowing three runs on 11 hits with three walks and five strikeouts.

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Baysox Take Twin Bill on Monday
06/29/2010 1:31 AM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped the resumption of a suspended game on Monday night at Prince George's Stadium by a score of 10-9.

Already leading 1-0 heading into the resumption in the bottom of the third, the Baysox exploded in the inning against Erie starter Brooks Brown. Danny Figueroa and Ryan Adams each singled. With one out, Joel Guzman singled home Figueroa for a 2-0 lead. Robbie Widlansky followed with a single, loading the bases for Brandon Waring. Waring walked to bring home Adams for a 3-0 lead. Tyler Henson followed with a single, scoring Guzman making it 4-0. With the bases still loaded, Jonathan Tucker drew the second bases loaded walk of the inning to make it 5-0. Carlos Rojas followed with a single, scoring Waring for a 6-0 lead. The Baysox would go on to plate four more runs on a Figueroa fielder's choice and a three-run home run from Ryan Adams for a 10 lead.

The SeaWolves would respond with a big inning in the top of the fifth. Michael Bertram led off the inning and reached on a strike three wild pitch. Deik Scram walked and with one out, Andy Bouchie connected on a three-run home run, his seventh, making it 10-3. With two outs, Alden Carrithers walked to extend the inning for Andy Dirks. Dirks doubled off the wall in right, scoring Carrithers from first, making it 10-4. Back-to-back walks by Kody Kaiser and Rawley Bishop loaded the bases for Michael Bertram. Bertram cleared the bases when he crushed his second grand slam of the season over the wall in right. His ninth home run made it 10-8 and it was his second grand slam in the last eight days.

Erie would get a run closer in the eighth inning against reliever Bob McCrory. Bishop led off the inning with a single to right and he advanced to second on a groundout by Bertram. With two outs, Cale Iorg singled through the right side, scoring Bishop making it a 10-9 game. Erie would get no closer.

Brown (5-5) took the loss allowing nine runs on seven hits with four walks and no strikeouts in 2.2 innings of work.

GAME TWO

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The SeaWolves dropped the second game of Monday's twin bill, 3-2 the final in extra innings.

Bowie struck first against Erie starter Anthony Shawler in the bottom of the first inning. With one out, Ryan Adams crushed a solo home run, his sixth, over the wall in left for a 1-0 lead.

The 'Wolves got on the board in the top of the fourth against reliever Pedro Viola. Rawley Bishop reached on an infield single with one out and was tripled home by Michael Bertram, tying the game at 1-1.

Shawler would be in control following the first inning. He retired 13 straight before giving up a leadoff single to Jonathan Tucker in the sixth. On the base hit, Tucker attempted to stretch out a double but was thrown out by Kody Kaiser. With two outs, Tyler Henson singled putting the go-ahead run on base. Erie went to the bullpen bringing in Jay Voss. Robbie Widlansky singled to right and on Kaiser's errant throw to third, Hensen scored giving the Baysox a 2-1 lead.

The 'Wolves battled back in the top of the seventh against Pedro Beato. Deik Scram led off with a walk and stole second. With one out, Ben Guez walked putting two on for Alden Carrithers. Carrithers grounded out, advancing both runners into scoring position. With Cale Iorg hitting, a wild pitch allowed Scram to score, tying the game at 2-2.

The game would remain tied until the bottom of the ninth. Danny Figueroa led off with a single and moved to second on a two-out groundout by Jonathan Tucker. Adams was intentionally walked bringing Henson to the plate. Henson grounded a ball that went through the legs of Bertram at third, allowing Figueroa to score the winning run from second on the error.

Voss (1-3) took the loss allowing an unearned run on four hits in three innings of relief.

Shawler got the no-decision allowing two runs, one earned, on four hits with no walks and five strikeouts in his second career start.

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'Wolves Drop Eighth Straight
06/30/2010 12:26 AM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped their eighth consecutive game on Tuesday night at Prince George's Stadium, 6-5 to the Bowie Baysox.

Bowie jumped ahead in the bottom of the first against Erie starter Ramon Garcia. Felix Pie, on rehab from the Baltimore Orioles, led off with a single and was doubled over to third by Ryan Adams. With one out, Garcia intentionally walked Joel Guzman to load the bases for Robbie Widlansky. Widlansky singled, scoring Pie for a 1-0 lead. With the bases still loaded, Danny Figueroa walked to score Adams making it 2-0 Baysox. Bowie added two more runs when Greg Miclat grounded a ball through the legs of Rawley Bishop at first for a 4-0 lead.

The 'Wolves struck back against Bowie starter Chorye Spoone in the second. Bishop led off with a double and moved to third on a single by Michael Bertram. Kody Kaiser hit a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Bishop making it 4-1. With two outs, Deik Scram snapped an 0-for-22 skid at the plate when he doubled home Bertram, cutting the Bowie lead in half at 4-2.

Bowie would go back up by three runs in the fourth. Carlos Rojas singled and moved to second on a balk. Pie then singled moving Rojas to third and he scored on a sacrifice fly by Adams for a 5-2 Baysox lead.

Erie cut into the lead in the sixth. Andy Dirks led off with a singe and he scored on an opposite field double by Michael Bertram making it 5-3.

Erie would then tie the game at 5-5 in the seventh. With one out, Bryan Pounds and Alden Carrithers drew back-to-back walks and Shawn Roof was hit by a pitch to load the bases for Dirks. Dirks hit a sac fly to center, scoring Pounds making it a one-run game at 5-4. Bishop then singled home Carrithers to tie the game.

In the bottom of the ninth, the Baysox would score the winning run against Erie reliever Zach Simons when Guzman singled home Ryan Adams.

Garcia took the no-decision allowing five runs, three earned, on nine hits with three walks and five strikeouts in a season-high seven innings of work.

Simons (1-2) took the loss giving up a run on two hits in 1.1 innings. The run was the first allowed by Simons since May 20 (10 appearances).

Erie has now lost eight straight games for the fourth time this season.

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Richmond Squirrels Away Extra Innings Win
07/01/2010 10:46 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped their 10th straight and forth straight of on a walkoff, as they fell in 12 innings to the Richmond Flying Squirrels, 2-1, on Thursday at The Diamond.

Richmond struck first against Erie starter Charlie Furbush in the bottom of the third. With one out, Brandon Crawford sent a deep drive to right-center. The ball was just out of the reach of right fielder Kody Kaiser and it dropped in and rattled around the outfield wall allowing Crawford to pick up an inside the park home run for a 1-0 Richmond lead.

From that point on, Furbush was lights out as he would go on to retire 12 straight after the home run. In the no-decision, Furbush went seven-plus innings, allowing a run on five hits with two walks and four strikeouts.

Erie tied the game against Richmond starter Clayton Tanner in the top of the seventh. Andy Dirks walked to start the inning. With two outs, Kaiser extended his hitting streak to seven straight games, lacing a single to the gap in right-center on a hit-and run, bringing Dirks home from first, tying the game at 1-1.

Relievers Zach Simons and Lester Oliveros held Richmond scoreless for four innings taking the ballgame to the 12th. Simons struck out the side in both the eighth and ninth innings. The six strikeouts were a season-high for Simons.

Richmond pitchers were equally as impressive, holding the 'Wolves scoreless over the final five innings of the game, allowing just one hit.

The 'Wolves pitching staff held until the bottom of the 12th. With one out, Darrin Ford reached on an infield single off of Cory Hamilton. The next hitter, Crawford, doubled to the left-field gap, scoring Ford from first, giving the Squirrels a 2-1 win.

Erie has lost five straight to Richmond and is now 18-games under .500.

The 'Wolves are now 0-6 in extra innings games.

Erie looks to snap its longest losing streak of the season on Friday night at The Diamond...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Thad Weber (4-8, 4.11 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Mike MacDonald (2-6, 4.64 ERA) for the Squirrels.

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Squirrels Squeeze Out Victory Over Erie
07/02/2010 9:41 PM ET

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A squeeze bunt in the bottom of the eighth was the difference in Friday night's game as the SeaWolves fell by a run to the Flying Squirrels 3-2.

Erie struck first in the top of the first inning against Craig Westcott who was making his Double-A debut. Andy Dirks singled with two outs and stole second for his team-leading 17th steal. Rawley Bishop came through with a two-out single to left, scoring Dirks for a 1-0 lead.

Erie built a 2-0 lead in the top of the third. Carmelo Jaime led off and drew a walk. Bryan Pounds doubled home Jaime for Erie's second run. It was the first RBI for Pounds.

Richmond responded in the bottom of the third against Erie starter Thad Weber. Tyler La Torre led off with a double and was doubled home by Ryan Lormand making it a 2-1 game. A single by Skyler Stromsmoe moved Lormand to third. Lormand scored on fielder's choice off the bat of Brandon Crawford, tying the game at 2-2.

Weber would settle down and keep the game tied until the bottom of the eighth. With noe out, Roger Kieschnick triple to put the go-ahead run 90 feet away. Connor Gillaspie followed with a walk putting runners on the corners for Juan Ciriaco. Ciriaco laid down a squeeze bunt on the first base line and Kieschnick came home to score the winning run ahead of the throw by Bishop for a 3-2 Richmond lead.

Relievers Daniel Turpen (4-4) and Rafael Cova (S-15) tossed three hitless innings to close out the 'Wolves. Covoa struck out the side in the top of the ninth.

Despite another solid performance, Weber (4-9) took the loss. He went 7.1 innings, allowing three runs on five hits with two walks while equaling a season-high with six strikeouts. Weber, the EL leader in innings pitched, has now worked at least five innings in every start and 6.2 innings in 10 of his last 12.

Erie's longest losing streak of the season is now 11 consecutive games. The 'Wolves have dropped seven straight and eight of their last nine by a run. Erie's record in one-run games is 5-18.

The 'Wolves will look to snap the loss streak on Saturday night at the Diamond against the Flying Squirrels...6:35 First Pitch. Righty Brooks Brown (5-5, 4.70 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Felix Romero (1-1, 4.36 ERA).

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Brown Tosses Four-Hit Shutout As Erie Ends Loss Streak
07/03/2010 9:14 PM ET

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Brooks Brown was lights out on Saturday night in Richmond tossing a complete-game, four-hit shutout as the SeaWolves ended an 11-game losing streak with a 6-0 win over the Flying Squirrels.

Erie struck first in the top of the second inning against Richmond starter Michael Main. Main, who came over to the Giants in the Bengie Molina trade with Texas, was making his Double-A debut. Kody Kaiser led off with a walk and moved to second on a wild pitch. Michael Bertram grounded to short and on an error by Brandon Crawford, both runners reached safely. Andy Bouchie followed with a walk to load the bases. Main struck out the next two hitters bringing Ben Guez to the plate. Guez laced a ground rule double to the gap in left-center, plating Kaiser and Bertram for a 2-0 lead. Alden Carrithers followed with single to left, scoring Bouchie and Guez for a 4-0 lead.

The 'Wolves would go ahead 5-0 in the third when Kaiser singled, stole second and came home to score on a fielder's choice of the bat of Bouchie.

In the seventh, Erie added to the lead once more. Kaiser reached on a fielder's choice and he scored on a Bouchie double with two outs for a 6-0 lead.

The story of the night was the Erie starter Brown. He faced one over the minimum in the first seven innings of the game, retiring the side in order in six of the first seven. The Flying Squirrels threatened just once in the game against Brown and that was in the eight. With one out, Connor Gillaspie and Skyler Stromsmoe had back-to-back singles and Tyler La Torre walked to load the bases. After a mound visit, Brown settled down inducing an inning-ending double play ball off the bat of Clay Timpner.

Brown completed the shutout by retiring the top of the lineup in order in the bottom of the ninth. He ended the game getting a groundout from Darren Ford and then struck out Crawford and Thomas Neal ending the game.

It was the third nine-inning complete game for Brown who leads the Eastern League in complete games. All four hits he allowed were singles. He walked one and struck out six.

The SeaWolves look for the series split on Sunday night at The Diamond...6:35 First Pitch. Lefty Ramon Garcia (0-4, 5.18 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Felix Romero (1-1, 4.36 ERA)

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'Wolves Fall in 10 Innings to Flying Squirrels
07/04/2010 10:25 PM ET

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The SeaWolves fell in the series finale to the Richmond Flying Squirrels on Sunday night by a score of 4-3 in 10 innings at The Diamond.

Richmond broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fifth against Erie starter Ramon Garcia. Nick Noonan led off the inning with a double and he was sacrificed over to third on a bunt by Nestor Rojas. Skyler Stromsmoe singled to right, scoring Noonan for a 1-0 Richmond lead.

The Flying Squirrels would take a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth when Brandon Belt connected on an opposite-field solo home run off the foul pole for his first Double-A home run.

The SeaWolves got on the board in the top of the seventh. Andy Dirks led off with a single and moved into scoring position on a single by Kody Kaiser. The runners advanced to second and third on a groundout by Michael Bertram. Dirks came home to score on a sacrifice fly by Andy Bouchie to make it a 2-1 game.

The Squirrels would go back ahead by two in the bottom of the eight. Thomas Neal walked with one out and moved into scoring position on the third of Belt's four hits. Connor Gillaspie singled home Neail for a 3-1 lead.

The 'Wolves would battle back against the Richmond closer Rafael Cova in the top of the ninth. Dirks led off with walk and Bertram singled to put the tying runs on base. With two outs, Deik Scram struck out but reached on a wild pitch loading the bases for Bryan Pounds. Pounds and Ben Guez drew back-to-back bases loaded walks tying the game at 3-3.

The Flying Squirrels would end the game in the bottom of the 10th against reliever Zach Simons. Belt led off with his fourth hit and was sacrificed over to second by Gillaspie. With two outs, Clay Timpner doubled off the wall in right, bringing home the winning run.

Garcia took his third straight no-decision allowing two runs on seven hits with a walk and four strikeouts in six innings of work.

The 'Wolves are now 0-7 in extra innings ballgames and the club is 5-19 in one-run games.

The SeaWolves return on Monday night to begin an eight-game homestand and four-game series against the Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles). Here are the pitching matchups for the series -

MONDAY vs. BOWIE - 7:05 FIRST PITCH

LHP Duane Below (3-7, 4.52 ERA) vs. LHP Rick Zagone (0-0, 3.86 ERA)

TUESDAY vs. BOWIE - 7:05 FIRST PITCH

LHP Charlie Furbush (0-0, 2.57 ERA) vs. RHP Ryohei Tanaka (4-8, 4.70 ERA)

WEDNESDAY vs. BOWIE - 7:05 FIRST PITCH

RHP Thad Weber (4-9, 4.08 ERA) vs. RHP LHP Nathan Nery (0-3, 7.47 ERA)

THURSDAY vs. BOWIE - 7:05 FIRST PITCH

RHP Brooks Brown (6-5, 4.09 ERA) vs. RHP Steve Johnson (3-5, 5.57 ERA)

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'Wolves Win Thriller in Extras
07/05/2010 11:44 PM ET

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The SeaWolves battled on Monday night at Jerry Uht Park down late to come from behind and beat the Bowie Baysox in 11 innings by an 8-7 final.

Erie got ahead in the top of the first inning against Bowie starter Rick Zagone. Alden Carrithers led off with a single and would later score on a wild pitch for a 1-0 lead.

The Baysox answered in the top of the second against Erie starter Duane Below. Joel Guzman led off with a single and Robbie Widlansky homered to right putting the Baysox ahead 2-1.

Erie came right back in the bottom of the second. With two outs, Deik Scram walked and Angel Flores connected on a two-run home run, his first, for a 3-2 Erie lead.

The Baysox were not done swatting out long balls as they retook the lead in the third. Tyler Henson and Guzman went back-to-back for a 4-3 Bowie edge.

In the fourth against Erie reliever Cory Hamilton, Greg Miclat led off and reached on an error and Jonathan Tucker singled to put a pair on. With one out, Ryan Adams homered to right for a 7-3 Bowie lead.

The Erie pen would settled down as Hamilton and Lester Oliveros held Bowie scoreless over the next five innings.

In the bottom of the ninth, Scram led off with an opposite-field solo home run, his sixth, making it a 7-4 game. With one out, Shawn Roof, Carrithers and Ben Guez all walked to load the bases. Michael Bertram then laced a bases clearing, three-run triple to the gap in right center, tying the game at 7-7.

Luis Marte came into the game for the SeaWolves and held Bowie scoreless in the top of the 10th and 11th innings.

In the bottom of the 11th, the 'Wolves would break through against reliever Bob McCrory. With two outs, Dirks walked, Bertram singled and Kaiser walked to load the bases for Bryan Pounds. Pounds struck out on what would have been the final out of the inning, however, a passed ball allowed Dirks to score, giving the 'Wolves an 8-7 win.

The win was Erie's first extra innings win of the season and it snapped a string of 15 consecutive one-run losses. It was also the 'Wolves second win since trailing heading into the ninth and the first come from behind win when trailing after six since May 15.

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Furbush K's 11 as 'Wolves Down Baysox 8-3
07/06/2010 11:13 PM ET

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The SeaWolves, powered by the long ball and a strong performance from Charlie Furbush, won their second consecutive game on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park, 8-3 over the Bowie Baysox.

The Howlers broke a scoreless game in the bottom of the fourth against Bowie starter Ryohei Tanaka. With one out, Justin Henry tripled to the gap in right-center. Andy Dirks followed with a single to center, scoring Henry for a 1-0 lead. Rawley Bishop followed with a bloop single to center putting two on for Michael Bertram. Bertram doubled down the right field line, brining home Dirks for a 2-0 lead. A walk to Kody Kaiser loaded the bases for Deik Scram. Scram clubbed a grand slam over the wall in right, giving the 'Wolves a 6-0 lead. Scram has homered in consecutive games and it was Erie's fifth grand slam of the season. Erie capped off a seven-run inning with a solo home run by Bryan Pounds, his first.

The seven runs would be plenty for the Erie starter Furbush. At one point, he struck out six consecutive hitters en route to an Erie single-game high for punchouts with 11. Both Andy Oliver and Duane Below struck out 10 hitters earlier this season.

The Baysox plated two runs against Furbush in the seventh with two when Brandon Waring doubled off the wall in right and Caleb Joseph connected on a two-run home run to left.

Erie would go back ahead by six at 8-2 when Pounds homered for the second time in the game against reliever Eddie Gamboa.

Bowie would threaten in the eighth against reliever Anthony Shawler and they would plate a run before the Erie righty got out of a bases loaded jam. Shawler worked a perfect ninth preserving the win.

Furbush faced just one over the minimum through five and would go seven, allowing two runs on four hits with two walks and 11 strikeouts. He earned his first Double-A win.

Erie will look for a series win on Wednesday night at Jerry Uht Park against the Baysox...7:05 First Pitch.

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Weber, 'Wolves Pound Baysox 12-3
07/07/2010 10:08 PM ET

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The SeaWolves won their third consecutive game on Wednesday night at Jerry Uht Park with a 12-3 win over the Bowie Baysox.

The SeaWolves struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Bowie starter Nathan Nery. Andy Dirks led off and reached on an error by the second baseman Ryan Adams. Cale Iorg followed with a double putting runners on second and third for Kody Kaiser. Kaiser grounded out to third, scoring Dirks for a 1-0 lead. With two outs, Michael Bertram singled home Iorg for a 2-0 Erie advantage.

The Baysox got on the board in the top of the fourth, cutting the Erie lead down to a pair against Erie starter Thad Weber. Danny Figueroa and Adams each singled to start the inning. Tyler Henson followed with an opposite-field, three-run home run, his ninth, making it 5-3.

Erie came right back in the bottom of the fourth. Dirks led off with a double and was tripled home by Kaiser for a 6-3 lead. Rawley Bishop followed by connected on a two-run home run, his second, to left for an 8-3 lead. With two outs, Bryan Pounds hit a solo blast over the wall in left for a 9-3 lead. It was the third home run for Pounds in the last two games. Deik Scram then walked and came around to score the 10th run on a double by Andy Bouchie, his second two-bagger of the game. Bouche advanced to third on an error and came home to score on a Shawn Roof double for an 11-3 lead. After a Dirks walk, Iorg singled home Roof for a 12-3 'Wolves advantage. It was the second straight night the 'Wolves put up a seven-spot in the fourth inning.

Weber (5-9) picked up his first win since June 16. He went 7.1 innings, allowing three runs on six hits with no walks and five strikeouts. It was the second time in three starts that Weber did not allow a walk. He has worked at least five innings in all 17 of his starts and has gone at least 6.2 innings in 11 of his last 13. Weber leads the Eastern League with 111 innings pitched.

The 'Wolves have won three straight for the first time since winning four in a row May 15-19. Erie has also won its first series since taking two straight series from Portland and New Hampshire June 15-20.

The nine-run win was the largest winning margin for the SeaWolves this season. The 'Wolves have scored 28 runs over the first three games of the series.

The 'Wolves will go for the sweep of the Baysox on Thursday night at Jerry Uht Park...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Brooks Brown (6-5, 4.09 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Steve Johnson (3-5, 5.57 ERA).

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Brown Strong Again as 'Wolves Sweep Baysox
07/08/2010 11:42 PM ET

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The SeaWolves completed a four-game series sweep of the Bowie Baysox on Thursday night at Jerry Uht Park by a score of 9-1. Erie has now won four straight for the first time since May 15-19.

The 'Wolves struck first in the bottom of the third against Bowie starter Steve Johnson. Cale Iorg led off with a double and moved to third on a single by Andy Dirks. Dirks stole second putting two in scoring position for Rawley Bishop. Bishop blooped a single into right, scoring Iorg for a 1-0 lead. Michael Bertram then singled home Dirks to make it 2-0 SeaWolves. An Audy Ciriaco single loaded the bases for Deik Scram. Scram, who earlier in the series connected on a grand slam, cleared the bases with a double to the gap in left field. Scram's double made it a 5-0 game in favor of the 'Wolves. With two outs, Alden Carrithers singled home Scram for a 6-0 lead and Andy Dirks singled home Carrithers a 7-0 lead. It was the third straight game for the SeaWolves with a seven-run inning.

The SeaWolves went ahead 8-0 in the bottom of the fourth. Ciriaco took reliever Chad Thall deep to left-center for his eighth home run of the season.

Bowie's lone run came in the top of the seventh when Caleb Joseph homered off of reliever Jay Voss making it 8-1.

The 'Wolves responded in the bottom of the seventh when Iorg, following his first triple of the season, scored on a sacrifice fly by Kody Kaiser to make it 9-1.

Brooks Brown continued his impressive pitching going six shutout, allowing four hits with a walk and three strikeouts. Brown has now gone 15 straight innings without allowing a run and improved his record to 7-5.

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Akron Snaps Erie's Winning Streak
07/09/2010 11:11 PM ET

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The SeaWolves four-game winning streak came to an end on Friday night at Jerry Uht Park with a 10-1 loss to the Akron Aeros in the opener of a four-game series.

Akron struck first against Erie starter Ramon Garcia in the top of the first inning. Jason Kipnis singled with one out and was doubled home with two outs by Matt McBride for a 1-0 lead.

In the bottom of the second, the 'Wolves tied the game when Michael Bertram connected on a one-out solo home run, his 10th of the season to make it a 1-1 game.

Akron took the lead back in the fourth. McBride, Beau Mills and Carlos Rivero all singled to load the bases. With one out, a wild pitched brought home McBride for a 2-1 lead. Jerad Head connected on a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Mills for a 3-1 lead Damaso Espino completed the three-run inning with a single scoring Rivero making it 4-1.

The Aeros would go ahead by seven in the top of the seventh inning against reliever Anthony Shawler. Mills singled home a pair, one came home to score on an error and Tim Fedroff singled home one.

Akron took a 10-2 lead in the ninth on a Mills two-run home run.

Erie was limited to just four hits in the game and none after the fourth inning.

Garcia (0-5) took the loss allowing four runs on seven hits in 3.2 innings of work.

Erie and Akron meet in the second game of a four-game series on Saturday night at Jerry Uht Park...7:05 First Pitch.

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Ciriaco Big Day Helps Erie to 5-1 Win
07/11/2010 4:48 PM ET

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The SeaWolves snapped a two-game losing skid on Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park, knocking off the Akron Aeros 5-1. The win snapped a six-game losing streak to the Aeros.

The 'Wolves struck first in the bottom of the fourth inning against Akron starter Scott Barnes. Audy Ciriaco tripled off the wall in left-center and came home to score on a sacrifice fly by Rawley Bishop for a 1-0 lead.

The Aeros tied the game against Erie starter Charlie Furbush in the sixth. Tim Fedroff led off with a double and moved to third on a groundout by Damaso Espino. Fedroff would come home to score on a sacrifice fly by Cristo Arnal, tying the game at 1-1.

Furbush ran into trouble in the seventh when he hit Jason Kipnis and gave up back-to-back singles to John Drennen and Matt McBride loading the bases. Erie got out of the jam as Furbush induced a fly ball to shallow left and reliever Zach Simons got an inning-ending 4-6-3 double play, keeping the game tied.

In the bottom of the eighth, Kody Kaiser led off with a double against Akron reliever Connor Graham. Alden Carrithers walked with one out putting two on for Andy Dirks. Dirks grounded to the first baseman Beau Mills and Mills booted the ball allowing all three baserunners to reach safely. Cale Iorg followed and hit into a fielders choice, scoring Kaiser, giving the 'Wolves a 2-1 lead. Ciriaco followed with his fourth hit of the game, a bases clearing triple for a 4-1 Erie advantage. Ciriaco would come home on a Michael Bertram base hit to left for a 5-1 lead.

Matt Hoffman came into the game in the ninth and shut down the side in order with two strikeouts, locking down the win.

(2-3) picked up the win going 1.2 scoreless, hitless innings.

Furbush took a no-decision going 6.1 innings, allowing a run on four hits with a walk and nine strikeouts. He held the Aeros hitless for the first four innings of the game and six of his nine punchouts came in the first three innings.

Erie looks for a series split on Monday night at Jerry Uht Park. Righty Thad Weber (5-9, 4.05 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves looking for his second consecutive win against lefty Eric Berger (4-4, 4.74 ERA).

Monday night will be the second of four July Buck Nights. Monday night's Buck Night theme is Mustache Mania! Where we will celebrate the best...and worst, of upper lip hair.

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SeaWolves Fall In Series Opener in Akron
07/15/2010 9:44 PM ET

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The SeaWolves opened post-all-star game play at Canal Park on Thursday night and fell to the Akron Aeros 6-1, snapping a two-game winning streak.

The Aeros struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Erie starter Anthony Shawler. Asdrubal Caberra, on rehab from the Cleveland Indians, led off and laced a double down the left field line. Jason Kipnis followed with a single putting runners on the corners for Lonnie Chisenhall. Chisenhall singled passed a diving Alden Carrithers, scoring Cabrera for a 1-0 lead.

Akron opened up a 2-0 lead in the second. Jerad Head led off with a single and was sacrificed over to second by Tim Fedroff. With two outs, Jordan Henry singled home Head, adding Akron's second run.

Erie cut the lead in half in the top of the third against Akron starter Kelvin De La Cruz. Andy Bouchie led off with a single and moved into scoring position on a base knock by Alden Carrithers. Bouchie then scored on a sacrifice fly by Justin Henry making it a 2-1 game.

The Aeros would open a three-run lead in the bottom of the fifth against reliever Josh Rainwater. Kipnis, Chisenhall and Matt McBride all singled, loading the bases for Beau Mills. Rainwater struck out Mills for the first out. Head then walked, bringing home Kipnis for a 3-1 lead. Chisenhall would score on a groundout by Fedroff for a 4-1 advantage.

Akron added a run in the seventh and eighth innings against Erie reliever Ramon Garcia. In the seventh, Head doubled home Beau Mills and in the eighth, Matt McBride connected on a two-out, solo home run, his 14th, for a 6-1 lead.

Shawler (1-1) allowed two runs on six hits in four innings of work with two walks and three strikeouts.

The SeaWolves and Aeros meet in the second game of a four-game series at Canal Park on Friday night...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Brooks Brown (7-5, 3.77 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Paolo Espino (8-3, 4.02 ERA) for the Aeros.

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Offense Struggles as 'Wolves Drop Two Straight
07/16/2010 8:56 PM ET

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The SeaWolves offense struggled for the second straight night as fell to the Akron Aeros, 8-1, on Friday night at Canal Park.

The Aeros struck first in the bottom of the second inning against Erie starter Brooks Brown. Carlos Rivero led off the inning and tripled to straight away center. Rivero would score on a two-out triple by Tim Fedroff for a 1-0 lead. Fedroff would come home to score on a wild pitch with Asdrubal Cabrera hitting to make it 2-0 Akron.

In the third, Akron would go ahead 3-0 when Jason Kipnis led off with a walk and was doubled home by Lonnie Chisenhall.

Akron added two more runs in the bottom of the fifth and in the process, chased Brown out of the game. Cabrera and Kipnis both walked to start the inning. Cabrera would score on an error and Kipnis scored on Rivero base hit for a 5-0 lead.

The Aeros would go on to score three runs against the Erie pen and won 8-1.

The 'Wolves lone run came in the ninth inning when pinch hitter Shawn Roof singled home Cale Iorg.

Brown (7-6) took the loss allowing five runs on five hits with four walks and three strikeouts in 4.2 innings of work. The runs he allowed in the second inning snapped a string of 16 consecutive scoreless innings by the Erie righty.

Erie and Akron play game three of the four game series on Saturday night at Canal Park...7:05 First Pitch. Lefty Charlie Furbush (1-0, 2.30 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against LHP Eric Berger (4-5, 4.79 ERA).

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'Wolves Drop Leads and Fall to Aeros 6-5
07/17/2010 9:49 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped their third straight game on Saturday night at Canal Park by a score of 6-5 to the Akron Aeros.

The SeaWolves struck first in the top of the fifth inning against Akron starter Eric Berger. Rawley Bishop led off the inning with a double down the left field line. Cesar Nicolas followed, laid down a bunt, and beat it out for single putting runners on the corners for Michael Bertram. With Bertram hitting, a passed ball allowed Bishop to score from third for a 1-0 lead. Bertram then singled up the middle, scoring Nicolas for a 2-0 lead. With two outs, Andy Dirks singled home Kody Kaiser for a 3-0 lead.

Akron struck right back in the bottom of the fifth against Erie starter Charlie Furbush. Asdrubal Cabrera doubled with one out and Lonnie Chisenhall singled with two outs putting two on for Matt McBride. McBridge doubled home the base runners making it a one-run game at 3-2.

Erie came back in the top of the sixth going back ahead by three. Bishop reached on a two-out fielder's choice and Nicolas followed with a solo home run to straight away center, his seventh, for a 5-2 lead.

The Aeros got one back in the bottom of the sixth when Jerad Head hit a solo home run, his seventh, over the wall in left making it 5-3.

Akron would take the lead in the bottom of the seventh. Furbush came in and faced the first two hitters of the inning. Jason Kipnis led off with a double and he scored on a ground rule double off the bat of Chisenhall making it a 5-4 game. With one out, reliever Zach Simons surrendered a single to Beau Mills bringing home the games tying run. Mills would score on a two-out single by Miguel Perez giving the Aeros their first lead of the night at 6-5.

Furbush took the no-decision going six-plus innings, allowing five runs on 10 hits with nine strikeouts. He has struck out 29 hitters over his last three starts.

The 'Wolves will look to avoid the sweep on Sunday afternoon at Canal Park...1:35 First Pitch. Righty Thad Weber (6-9, 4.05 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against LHP Scott Barnes (4-8, 5.08 ERA).

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SeaWolves Swept By Aeros
07/18/2010 4:02 PM ET

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The SeaWolves were swept by the Akron Aeros following an 11-2 loss on Sunday afternoon at Canal Park.

Erie struck first against Akron starter Scott Barnes in the top of the second inning. Rawley Bishop led off with a walk and was doubled home by Michael Bertram for a 1-0 lead. With two outs, Bertram would score on a single up the middle by Justin Henry for a 2-0 lead.

The Aeros responded in the bottom of the second against Erie starter Thad Weber. Jerad head led off with a double and he would score on a sacrifice fly with one out off the bat of Carlos Rivero making it a one-run game at 2-1.

Erie would hold the lead until the bottom of the sixth. Jason Kipnis led off with a single and with one out, Head singled to put the tying run in scoring position. Beau Mills doubled home Kipnis, tying the game at 2-2. Weber exited after the Mills double and in came Josh Rainwater. Rainwater walked Rivero loading the bases. With two outs, Damaso Espino singled to right, bringing home Head and Mills for a 4-2 Akron lead. Rivero would score from third on a wild pitch to make it 5-2.

The Aeros added to the lead in the seventh against reliever Luis Marte. Kipnis led off with a single to right, his third hit, with one out, Head singled for his third hit to put two on. With two outs, Rivero ripped a double to the wall in left, scoring Kipnis and Head for a 7-2 lead. Rivero came home on a single by John Drennen for an 8-2 Aeros lead.

The Aeros would go on to add three more runs in the bottom of the eighth to take an 11-2 advantage.

The SeaWolves are now winless in seven games at Canal Park.

Weber (6-10) allowed four runs on nine hits with a walk and a strikeout in 5.1 innings of work in a losing effort. The loss snapped his string of two consecutive wins. Weber, the league leader in innings pitched, has thrown at least five innings in all 19 of his starts.

The SeaWolves open up a three-game series against the Reading Phillies on Monday night at Jerry Uht Park. It will be BUCK NIGHT. Lefty Duane Below (3-8, 4.76 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against LHP Yohan Flande (6-6, 4.14 ERA).

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'Wolves Fall in Series Opener to R-Phils
07/19/2010 10:16 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped their fifth straight game in the series opener against the Reading Phillies on Monday night at Jerry Uht Park by a score of 6-1.

The Phillies struck first in the top of the third inning against Erie starter Duane Below. With two outs, Kevin Mahar, Rich Thompson and Harold Garcia all singled, loading the bases for Michael Spidale. Spidale grounded to second and on a Justin Henry error, both Nelson and Thompson scored to make it 2-0 Phillies.

Erie picked up its lone run in the bottom of the fourth against Reading starter Yohan Flande. Cale Iorg led off the inning with a single and he came home to score on a double to left by Cesar Nicolas making it a 2-1 game.

The Phillies would go back ahead by two runs in the top of the fifth. Matt Rizotti and Mahar both singled with two outs to keep the inning alive for Cory Overbeck. Overbeck singled home Rizotti for a 3-1 Reading lead.

The Phillies added two on the seventh against reliever Cory Hamilton. Reading loaded the bases on a Mahar single, Overbeck walk and Freddy Galvis intentional walk. Nelson singled home Mahar for a 4-1 lead and Overbeck scored on a fielder's choice for a 5-1 lead.

Reading would add one more in the ninth when Rich Thomson grounded out, scoring Galvis for a 6-1 lead.

Below (3-9) took the loss allowing three runs, one earned, on nine hits with a walk and four strikeouts. He has taken losses in back-to-back outings and has not earned a win since June 20.

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'Wolves Fall 12-9 to R-Phils in Slugfest
07/21/2010 12:00 AM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped their sixth consecutive game on Tuesday night in a marathon 12-9 loss to the Reading Phillies.

Reading struck first in the top of the first inning against Erie starter Anthony Shawler. Harold Garcia doubled and Matt Rizotti was intentionally walked with two outs. Kevin Mahar doubled home both baserunners for a 2-0 Phillies lead.

Erie struck back in the bottom of the first against Reading starter J.C. Ramirez. Cale Iorg walked with one out, moved to second on a Cesar Nicolas single and scored on a Michael Bertram groundout making it 2-1.

The 'Wolves tied the game up in the bottom of the fourth. Nicolas, Bertram and Rawley Bishop all singled to load the bases. With one out, Kody Kaiser connected on a sacrifice fly to left, scoring Nicolas, tying the game at 2-2.

Erie then took the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Justin Henry and Andy Dirks each singled to start the inning and were sacrificed into scoring position on an Iorg bunt. Nicolas was intentionally walked setting up a potential double play. Bertram doubled home the Henry and Dirks, making it 4-2 Erie. Two more runs would come home to score on a Deik Scram double making it 6-2.

The Phillies would respond in a big way in the sixth. Rich Thompson led off with a solo home run to make it 6-3. Garcia walked, Spidale single and Rizotti followed with a three-run home run, tying the game at 6-6. The 'Phillies would go on to score four more runs, completing a eight-run innings, sending a total of 14 hitters to the plate for a 10-6 lead.

The Howlers did not give up as they responded in the next half inning. Jeff Kunkel led off and connected on his third home run, a solo shot over the wall in right making it 10-7. Henry and Dirks both walked bringing the tying runs to the plate. With two outs, three consecutive walks, two with the bases loaded, plated both Henry and Dirks making it a one-run game at 10-9.

Erie would get no closer as the R-Phils plated a run in the eighth and one in the ninth on a pair of solo home runs by Galvis and Tuffy Gosewisch to go ahead 12-9.

Shawler (1-2) took the loss allowed seven runs on seven hits with three walks and three strikeouts in 5.1 innings of work.

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'Wolves Win Series Finale Over R-Phils 4-1
07/21/2010 9:47 PM ET

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The SeaWolves snapped a six-game losing streak on Wednesday night at Jerry Uht Park with a 4-1 win over the Reading Phillies.

Erie struck first against Reading starter Jason Anderson in the bottom of the second inning. Audy Ciriaco led off and connected on an opposite-field solo home run, his ninth, for a 1-0 lead.

The 'Wolves would take a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth against Reading reliever Tyson Brummett. Deik Scram doubled with one out and he came home to score on a Jeff Kunkel two-out single to center.

Reading got on the board against Erie starter Brooks Brown in the top of the sixth. Kevin Nelson led off and doubled. He would score on a one-out single by Harold Garcia making it a 2-1 game.

Erie would take its largest lead of the game in the seventh. Cale Iorg led off with a walk and advanced to scoring position on a single by Shawn Roof. Roof would be retired at second on a fielders choice off the bat of Rawley Bishop. With runners on the corners, Ciriaco crushed a double to the left-field gap, plating a pair for a 4-1 lead.

Luis Marte would toss two scoreless innings picking up his seventh save of the season.

Brown (8-6) picked up the win and has now won four of his last five starts. He allowed a run on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts in seven innings of work.

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Villarreal Strong But 'Wolves Fall to B-Mets
07/22/2010 9:51 PM ET

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The SeaWolves failed to make it two consecutive wins as they dropped the opener of a four-game series to the Binghamton Mets, 3-1, on Thursday night at NYSEG Stadium.

The B-Mets struck first against Erie starter Brayan Villarreal in the bottom of the fourth inning. Sean Ratliff led off with a double and was singled home by Josh Satin for a 1-0 Mets advantage.

The SeaWolves tied the game in the top of the sixth against Binghamton starter Josh Stinson. Cesar Nicolas doubled off the wall in left with one out and moved to third on a single by Rawley Bishop. On a pickoff attempt at first, Stinson threw the ball away, allowing Nicolas to score making it a 1-1 game.

Binghamton regained the lead in the bottom of the seventh. Satin led off with a double to straight away center. Marshall Hubbard followed with a double off of reliever Josh Rainwater, scoring Satin for a 2-1 lead. Hubbard would score on a two-out triple by Brahiam Maldonado for a 3-1 Mets advantage.

Erie would get no closer as relievers Eric Niesen and John Lujan held the 'Wolves scoreless over the final two innings of the game.

Villarreal (0-1) was the tough luck loser in his Double-A debut. The righty allowed two runs on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts in six innings of work.

The SeaWolves at B-Mets meet on Friday night at NYSEG Stadium in the second game of a four-game series. Erie sends righty Thad Weber (6-10, 4.05 ERA) to the mound against lefty Mark Cohoon (1-2, 7.03 ERA).

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