2008 Erie Sea Wolves Season Tracker

Sunday's Game At Altoona Postponed

April 20, 2008 | SeaWolves News

Sunday's Erie SeaWolves game at Altoona has been postponed due to rain. The two clubs will meet in a doubleheader on Saturday, May 3 at 5:05 p.m. at Blair County Ballpark.

The SeaWolves will continue their seven-day road trip on Monday night in Harrisburg...6:05 First Pitch. Here is the SeaWolves rotation for the three-game series in Harrisburg.

GM 1 - RHP Josh Rainwater (2-1, 1.64 ERA)
GM 2 - RHP Ben Fritz (0-0, 5.06 ERA)
GM 3 - LHP Luke French (0-2, 8.80 ERA)

The SeaWolves fell on Monday night Commerce Bank Park to the Harrisburg Senators 4-3 to open up a three-game series.

The SeaWolves struck first in the top of the second inning. With one out, Ryan Roberson doubled and Max St. Pierre walked to put a pair on for Danny Worth. Worth grounded through the pitcher Shairon Martis legs to load the bases for Max Leon. Leon connected on an RBI single to make it 1-0 Erie. Kody Kirkland followed with a sacrifice fly to center, scoring St. Pierre for a 2-0 lead.

The Senators got on the board against Josh Rainwater in the bottom of the second. Jorge Padilla led off with a single and later scored on an Ofilio Castro fielder’s choice to make it 2-1.

Harrisburg tied the game in the bottom of the fourth. Justin Maxwell led off and walked, then got to second on a wild pitch. With two outs, Andrew LeFave singled home Maxwell to make it a 2-2 game.

In the bottom of the fifth, the Senators would grab their first lead of the game. Castro led off with a double and Ian Desmond laid down a sacrifice bunt to move the runner over to third. Mike Daniel singled home Castro for a 3-2 Sens advantage.

The ‘Wolves tied the game in the seventh. St. Pierre singled with one out and scored with two outs on a base hit by Kirkland to make it a 3-3 game.

The Senators would regain the lead in the bottom of the eighth. Maxwell drew his second walk of the game to lead off the inning. Padilla sacrificed Maxwell over to second and Luke Montz singled to put runners on the corners against Anthony Tomey with one out. LeFave then singled home Maxwell for a 4-3 Senators lead.

Jim Ed Warden came into the game in the ninth and gave up a leadoff walk to St. Pierre. Worth then sacrificed pinch runner Nick McIntyre to second. Warden came back to retire the final two batters of the game and the ‘Wolves would leave the tying run in scoring position.

The loss drops Erie to a game under .500 at 8-9. It’s the first time this season that Erie has been under the .500 mark. Erie is also now 1-3 against Harrisburg.

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The SeaWolves and Senators meet in game two of a three-game series on Tuesday night at Commerce Bank Park…6:05 First Pitch. RHP Ben Fritz (0-0, 5.06 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Josh Hall (1-1, 7.53 ERA).

The SeaWolves, behind a powerful performance of starting pitcher Luke French, shut out the Harrisburg Senators to improve to 10-9 on the season with a 7-0 win on Wednesday afternoon.

The SeaWolves struck first for the third time in the series. In the top of the first, Freddy Guzman led off the game with a walk and stole second for his league leading ninth stolen base. Danny Worth then flipped an 0-2 pitch to right field, scoring Guzman for a 1-0 lead.

Erie would go ahead 2-0 in the top of the second with two outs when Kody Kirkland singled home Jeff Frazier. It was also the third time in the series against Harrisburg where Erie has gone ahead 2-0. The single for Kirkland extended his season-best hitting streak to six straight games.

The ‘Wolves added a third run in the top of the fifth. Guzman beat out an infield bunt single to lead off the inning. Worth followed with his third hit of the game, a double over the head of Jorge Padilla in left, scoring Guzman for a 3-0 Erie lead.

The SeaWolves would then open up a seven-run lead in the top of the seventh. Worth led off with a triple to the wall in center. It was his first three-bagger of the season for Worth. An error by the second baseman Marco Yepez with on a Wilkin Ramirez ground ball would put runners on the corners for Dusty Ryan. Ryan connected on double, scoring Worth and Ramirez for a 5-0 lead. Deik Scram followed with a single to put runners on the corners with no outs for Frazier. Frazier singled home Ryan for his second hit of the game, making it 6-0. Erie would then go up 7-0 later in the inning on a Kirkland sacrifice fly to right, scoring Scram.

In the top of the eighth, Worth led off with a base hit through the left side for his fifth hit of the game. He is the first SeaWolf to collect a five-hit game this season.

French (1-2) tossed his best outing of the season for the ‘Wolves in picking up his first win. He shutout the Sens for eight innings allowing just three hits with no walks and three strikeouts.

Casey Fein tossed a perfect ninth to preserve the ‘Wolves second shutout win of the season. It was Erie’s first shutout since April 6 in a 5-0 win at Bowie.

The ‘Wolves have now won back-to-back games for the first time since winning four straight to open the season at Bowie. The team also snapped a streak of four-straight series losses after taking two of three from the Senators.

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The SeaWolves return home to take on the Altoona Curve in the first of a four-game weekend series on Thursday night...6:35 First Pitch. RHP Andrew Kown (2-1, 6.88 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Josh Hill (1-1, 2.87 ERA)

THURSDAY NIGHT'S PROMOTIONS -

THROWBACK THURSDAY

- The Erie SeaWolves players will wear throwback uniforms from the 1999-2000 seasons as a part of our 10-seasons of Double-A celebration.

- Plus the first 1,500 fans will get a free baseball card of the 2000 SeaWolves Most Valuable Player!

- We'll also turn the clocks back even further as we relive the Detroit Tigers/Pittsburgh Pirates World Series in 1909.

The SeaWolves fell on Thursday night at Jerry Uht Park by a final of 8-3 to the Altoona Curve in the first of a three-game series.

The Curve struck first in the top of the first inning on Erie starter Andrew Kown. Melvin Dorta doubled with one out and scored with two outs on a Brad Corley base hit. Corley would be doubled home by Anthony Webster for a 2-0 Curve lead.

The SeaWolves came right back in the bottom of the first. Freddy Guzman led off with a single and stole his league leading 10th stolen base. Danny Worth then stepped in and followed his 5-for-5 day on Wednesday with a two-run home run, his second of the season, tying the game at 2-2.

In the top of the fourth, the Curve would regain the lead. Kris Watts and Brian Finegan both singled with two outs for James Boone. Boone connected on his second hit of the game, scoring Watts, for a 3-2 Curve lead.

Altoona would add to the lead in the top of the fifth. With one out, Jason Delaney drew his second walk of the game and moved to second on a fielder’s choice. Delaney then scored on a two-out single by Luis Cruz to make it 4-2 Curve.

The Curve would go on to add two in the top of the seventh against reliever Matt Righter. Dorta singled and was doubled home by Jonel Pacheco to make it 5-2. Pacheco would later score on a Webster base hit to make it 6-2.

The Curve would go up by six in the top of the eighth on a two-run home run by Dorta for an 8-2 lead.

Erie scored a run in the bottom of the ninth when Guzman scored his second run of the game on a Jeff Frazier ground ball to make it 8-3, but they would get no closer.

Kown (2-2) went five innings for the ‘Wolves allowing four runs on nine hits with two walks and a strikeout.

Nine of Altoona’s 14 hits and seven of the eight runs they scored came with two outs.

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The SeaWolves and Curve continue their four-game series on Friday night at Jerry Uht Park...6:35 First Pitch. LHP Danny Christensen (0-2, 4.76 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against LHP Corey Hamman (0-3, 4.66 ERA).

FREEBIE FRIDAY

Friday night is also FREEBIE FRIDAY. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a FREE SeaWolves static cling window sticker.

The SeaWolves fell on Thursday night at Jerry Uht Park by a final of 8-3 to the Altoona Curve in the first of a three-game series.

The Curve struck first in the top of the first inning on Erie starter Andrew Kown. Melvin Dorta doubled with one out and scored with two outs on a Brad Corley base hit. Corley would be doubled home by Anthony Webster for a 2-0 Curve lead.

The SeaWolves came right back in the bottom of the first. Freddy Guzman led off with a single and stole his league leading 10th stolen base. Danny Worth then stepped in and followed his 5-for-5 day on Wednesday with a two-run home run, his second of the season, tying the game at 2-2.

In the top of the fourth, the Curve would regain the lead. Kris Watts and Brian Finegan both singled with two outs for James Boone. Boone connected on his second hit of the game, scoring Watts, for a 3-2 Curve lead.

Altoona would add to the lead in the top of the fifth. With one out, Jason Delaney drew his second walk of the game and moved to second on a fielder’s choice. Delaney then scored on a two-out single by Luis Cruz to make it 4-2 Curve.

The Curve would go on to add two in the top of the seventh against reliever Matt Righter. Dorta singled and was doubled home by Jonel Pacheco to make it 5-2. Pacheco would later score on a Webster base hit to make it 6-2.

The Curve would go up by six in the top of the eighth on a two-run home run by Dorta for an 8-2 lead.

Erie scored a run in the bottom of the ninth when Guzman scored his second run of the game on a Jeff Frazier ground ball to make it 8-3, but they would get no closer.

Kown (2-2) went five innings for the ‘Wolves allowing four runs on nine hits with two walks and a strikeout.

Nine of Altoona’s 14 hits and seven of the eight runs they scored came with two outs.

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The SeaWolves and Curve continue their four-game series on Friday night at Jerry Uht Park...6:35 First Pitch. LHP Danny Christensen (0-2, 4.76 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against LHP Corey Hamman (0-3, 4.66 ERA).

FREEBIE FRIDAY

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The SeaWolves scored eight unanswered runs late on Friday night in game two of a four game series at Jerry Uht Park to down Altoona 10-4. The SeaWolves are now back to a game over .500 at 11-10.

The ‘Wolves struck first in the bottom of the second inning. Wilkin Ramirez singled with one out and stole second base for his sixth steal of the season. With two down, Max Leon singled to the gap in left-center, scoring Ramirez for a 1-0 lead.

Altoona tied the game in the top of the fourth. Brad Corley singled with two outs and got to second on an error. He scored on a Jason Delaney base knock, tying the game.

Erie regained the lead in the bottom of the fourth with two down. Ramirez doubled for his second hit of the game and Caonabo Cosme, in his first game as a SeaWolf, singled him home for a 2-1 Erie advantage.

The Curve would again tie the game in the top of the fifth. Luis Cruz led off the inning with a double. Cruz moved over to third on an error by Will Rhymes and scored on a wild pitch.

Altoona would then take the lead in the top of the sixth. Jonel Pacheco led off the inning, reached on an error and got to second on a wild pitch. After starter Danny Christensen retired the next two batters, Anthony Webster singled to put runners on the corners for Cruz. Cruz connected on his second extra-base hit of the game, a triple, driving home a pair to make it 4-2 Curve.

The ‘Wolves struck right back in the bottom of the sixth. Jeff Frazier and Dusty Ryan connected on back-to-back singles with one out and both advanced on passed balls to put two in scoring position with Ramirez batting. Ramirez laced a single up the middle, bringing home two, tying the game at 4-4.

In the bottom of the sixth, Erie would regain the lead once again as Kody Kirkland led off the inning with a solo home run, his first, to make it 5-4. The home run for Kirkland was his first since August 26, 2007 at Bowie.

In the bottom of the eighth, the ‘Wolves would break the game wide open. Ryan led off the inning against reliever Kevin Roberts and drew a walk. Ryan got to second on a wild pitch, but Roberts then retired the next two batters on ground balls to short. Leon stepped in and drove home Ryan with his second RBI single to make it 6-4. Kirkland singled for his second hit of the game and Rhymes walked to load the bases for the Freddy Guzman. Roberts walked Guzman to bring home a run to make it 7-4. Danny Worth then followed with the second straight bases loaded walk for an 8-4 Erie lead. Frazier capped off the night for Erie by driving home Rhymes and Guzman on a base hit to make it 10-4.

Anthony Tomey (2-1) tossed a scoreless seventh for Erie, picking up his second win of the season.

Casey Fien picked up his first save of the season pitching a scoreless eighth and ninth innings.

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The SeaWolves and Curve continue their four-game series on Saturday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park...1:05 First Pitch. RHP Josh Rainwater (2-1, 2.81 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against LHP Kyle Bloom (0-2, 10.13 ERA)

The SeaWolves won their second consecutive game on Saturday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park, 9-3 over the Altoona Curve.

The ‘Wolves fell behind in the top of the fourth inning. Josh Rainwater battled out of trouble in the first three but could not hold Altoona off the scoreboard in the fourth. Anthony Webster doubled and got to third on a passed ball. Luis Cruz then doubled, scoring Webster to make it 1-0 Altoona. Cruz would get to third on a wild pitch and score on a Brian Finegan sacrifice fly to left to make it 2-0 Curve.

Erie would cut the Curve lead in half in the bottom of the forth. Jeff Frazier drew a leadoff walk against Altoona starter Kyle Bloom. Frazier got to second on a Max St. Pierre base knock. After a double play off the bat of Caonabo Cosme, the Curve brought in reliever Chris Hernandez. Will Rhymes doubled home Frazier making it 2-1. Bloom struck out six SeaWolves in 3.2 innings of work.

In the bottom of the fifth, Erie would take the lead. Max Leon led off with his second of three hits in the game, a double. Leon moved to third on a Danny Worth single and scored on a fielder’s choice by Wilkin Ramirez to make it 2-2. Ramirez then stole second and scored with two outs on a St. Pierre double for a 3-2 lead.

Rainwater went six solid innings for Erie allowing two runs on six hits with three walks. He also tied a season-high with six strikeouts but took a no-decision.

In the top of the seventh, Altoona would tie the game. Danny Zell struck out Finegan to start the inning but gave up a single to James Boone, then walked Melvin Dorta and gave up a game-tying single to Jonel Pacheco making it 3-3. Zell was lifted for Brett Jensen who retired the final two batters in the inning stranding runners on the corners.

The game would not stay tied for long as the high-powered ‘Wolves offense would strike right back in the bottom of the seventh against Curve reliever Ronald Belisario. With one out, Worth doubled to put the go-ahead run in scoring position. Ramiez singled to put runners on the corners for pinch hitter Freddy Guzman. Guzman fell behind in the count before lining a single to left, scoring Worth to make it 4-3. St Pierre followed with his fourth hit of the game, a double, scoring Ramirez for a 5-3 lead. Cosme continued the scoring as he knocked home both Guzman and St. Pierre to make it 7-3. Later in the inning, Deik Scram and Leon each singled home runs to cap off a six-run inning for a 9-3 lead.

Jensen (1-0) picked up his first win of the season tossing 1.2 innings of scoreless relief. He and Freddy Dolsi held Altoona scoreless over the final two innings to secure the win.

The win marked the first time that Erie has won back-to-back games at home. The Howlers are now back to two games over .500 at 12-10.

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The SeaWolves and Curve finish a four-game series on Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park...1:05 First Pitch. RHP Ben Fritz (1-0, 4.03 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Jimmy Barthmaier (2-0, 5.40 ERA)

The SeaWolves won their third straight game on Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park with a 5-4 win in a thriller over the Altoona Curve.

The SeaWolves struck first in the bottom of the third inning. Freddy Guzman reached on a fielder’s choice and stole second. Guzman, who stole three bases on the afternoon, scored on a Wilkin Ramirez base hit for a 1-0 lead.

Altoona tied the game against Erie starter Ben Fritz in the top of the fourth inning when Melvin Dorta homered for the second time in the series.

The Howlers regained the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Will Rhymes reached on an error, Guzman singled and Danny Worth reached on a sacrifice bunt-fielder’s choice to load the bases for Ramirez. Ramirez grounded into a 6-4-3 double play, but Rhymes scored, giving the ‘Wovles a 2-1 lead.

In the top of the sixth, the Curve would go ahead. James Boone and Dorta both singled to put a pair on for Jonel Pacheco who connected on the third straight base hit to bring Boone home, tying the game 2-2. Later in the inning, a sacrifice fly by Anthony Webster brought home Pacheco to give Altoona a 3-2 lead.

The ‘Wolves struck right back in the bottom of the sixth. Max Leon, who earlier in the game extended his hitting streak to five straight games, drew a leadoff walk. Leon stole second and moved to third on a Max St. Pierre single. Deik Scram hit into a fielder’s choice that scored Leon, tying the game once again at 3-3. Scram was caught stealing for the second out with Ryan Roberson at the plate. With the bases clear, Roberson clubbed his fourth home run of the season to put Erie ahead 4-3. Three of Roberson’s four home runs have come against Altoona.

Altoona would tie the game for the fourth time in the top of the seventh when Pacheco doubled home Victor Alvarez.

Erie would go ahead for good in the bottom of the seventh when, with one out, Ramirez hit a laser shot over the wall in right field for his fourth home run of the season.

Casey Fien (1-1) picked up the win for Erie in relief and Freddy Dolsi tossed a perfect ninth inning to pick up his first save.

The SeaWolves are now three games over .500 at 13-10 and they improved their home record to 5-5. Erie also stole a season-high six bases in the game.

The team is off on Monday and travels to Akron to begin a three game series on Tuesday night.

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The SeaWolves won their fourth consecutive game on Tuesday night with a 7-4 victory over the Akron Aeros at Canal Park.

The SeaWolves struck first in the top of the first inning. With two outs Wilkin Ramirez doubled with two outs against Akron starter Ryan Edell. Max St. Pierre doubled home Ramirez for a 1-0 Erie lead. On the play, St. Pierre advanced to third on an error. He then scored on a Jeff Frazier double for a 2-0 lead.

The ‘Wolves would go up 4-0 in the top of the third inning. Danny Worth doubled with one out and Ramirez stepped in and clubbed his fifth home run of the season.

The Aeros would strike back in the bottom of the fourth. After starter Luke French retired the first two batters of the inning, Chris Gimenez reached on an error to keep the inning alive. Ryan Goleski singled to put a pair on for Nathan Panther. Panther singled home Gimenez to make it a 4-1 game. Brandon Chaves singled to put a pair on for Jose Constanza. Constanza reached on the second error of the inning and on the play Goleski scored from third to make it 4-2. With the bases loaded, Josh Rodriguez drew a walk to make it 4-3.

In the top of the fifth inning with one out, Ramirez stepped in and sent a rocket over the wall in left to make it 5-3. Ramirez, the team leader with six home runs, has hit three long balls in the last two games.

The Aeros got a run closer in the bottom of the sixth when Rodriguez lined a ball off of reliever Marcelo Perez, scoring Panther, making it 5-4.

The score would remain the same until the top of the ninth inning. Ryan Roberson led off and doubled down the left field line for his third hit in the game. Kody Kirkland laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Roberson to third. With two outs, Worth lined a single to right, scoring pinch runner Deik Scram to make it 6-4. St. Pierre doubled home Worth to give Erie a three-run lead at 7-4.

Freddy Dolsi came into the game in the bottom of the ninth and tossed a scoreless inning to pick up his second save in as many opportunities.

Perez (1-0) tossed two innings, allowing a run with two walks and no strikeouts.

The ‘Wolves have also won three straight road games and remain a game behind Harrisburg in second place in the Southern Division.

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The SeaWolves and Aeros meet in game two of a three-game series at Canal Park on Wednesday night...7:05 First Pitch. RHP Andrew Kown (2-2, 6.95 ERA) takes the mound for the SeaWolves and RHP Kevin Dixon (0-3, 7.11 ERA)

The Akron Aeros scored seven unanswered runs on Wednesday night at Canal Park to snap the SeaWolves four-game winning streak by a final of 8-4.

The ‘Wolves got on the board first in the top of the first inning. Wilkin Ramirez singled with two outs for Deik Scram. Akron starter Kevin Dixon walked Scram, however on the play, catcher Chris Gimenez airmailed the ball into centerfield on a stolen base attempt by Ramirez and the ‘Wolves would have runners on the corners for Dusty Ryan. During the Ryan at bat, Dixon threw over to first, but no one was covering the bag. The ball went to the wall near first base and Ramirez scored to make it 1-0 Erie.

Erie went on top 2-0 in the top of the second. Max Leon led off and was hit by a pitch. He then stole second and got to third on a Ryan Roberson base hit. With one down, Leon scored on a sacrifice fly by Freddy Guzman.

Akron got a run back in the bottom of the second to cut the Erie lead in half against starter Andrew Kown. Matt Whitney walked and West Hodges doubled to put runners on second and third with no outs. With one down, Nathan Panther walked to load the bases and with two outs, Chris De La Cruz walked allowing Whitney to score to make it a 2-1 game.

The SeaWolves would add a pair in the top of the third. Scram led off the inning with a base hit and Ryan was hit by a pitch to put two on with no outs. After Dixon struck out the next two hitters, Roberson connected on his fifth hit of the series, a two-run double to make it 4-1 Erie.

Akron would again come back in the bottom of the fourth. Hodges led off and connected on his sixth home run of the season, cutting the lead in half once again at 4-2. Gimenez followed with a double and with one out, Ryan Goleski connected on a two-run home run, tying the game at 4-4.

The ballgame would remain tied until the bottom of the seventh. Josh Rodriguez led off the inning with a base hit. Michael Aubrey followed with a single on a hit-and-run to put runners on the corners. With one out, Hodges picked up his second RBI on a sacrifice fly to center, scoring the go ahead run to make it 5-4.

The Aeros would add three more runs in the bottom of the eighth to take an 8-4 lead.

In the top of the ninth with one out, Ramirez tripled and Scram walked to put two on against reliever T.J. Burton. Burton would be lifted for closer Randy Newsom who retired the final two batters, picking up his fifth save in as many opportunities.

Anthony Tomey (2-2) took the loss for the SeaWolves. He gave up a run in two innings of relief.

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The SeaWolves and Aeros will play the rubber match of their three-game series on Thursday morning...10:35 AM First Pitch. LHP Danny Christensen (0-2, 3.91 ERA) takes the mound for the Howlers against LHP Chuck Lofgren (0-2, 8.66 ERA)

The Akron Aeros took down the SeaWolves on Thursday afternoon at Canal Park by a score of 6-2. The loss was the second straight for the 'Wolves who are now 14-12 on the season.

The Aeros would strike first for the first time in the series in the bottom of the first inning. Josh Rodriguez reached on an error with one out and Michael Aubrey doubled to put runners on second and third against Erie starter Danny Christensen. Christensen struck out Matt Whitney for the second out but Wes Hodges hit a bloop single to right, bringing home both runs and giving Akron a 2-0 lead.

The Aeros would take a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. Brandon Chaves reached with two outs on a hit by pitch and he scored on a Jose Constanza triple.

The SeaWolves would get on the board in the top of the sixth against Akron starter Chuck Lofgren. Dusty Ryan led off the inning with a single and with one out Max St. Pierre singled to put runners on first and second. After Lofgren retired Ryan Roberson, Caonabo Cosme singled to center, scoring Ryan, making it 3-1 Akron.

The Aeros would add a run in the bottom of the sixth to go back up by three at 4-1. Constanza singled to lead off the inning and he stole second. Constanza would score on an Aubrey base hit for the fourth Akron run of the game.

The Aeros added two more in the bottom of the eighth. Armando Carmacaro led off with a single and got to second on a throwing error by reliever Casey Fien. With one out, Constanza connected on his third hit of the game, an RBI double, to make it 5-1. Rodriguez singled home Constanza for a 6-1 Akron lead.

The SeaWolves would threaten in the top of the ninth but the Akron lead was too much to overcome. Cosme singled with one out for his second hit of the game. Deik Scram doubled home Cosme to make it 6-2. Danny Worth was then hit by a pitch to put a pair on for Erie. Akron then made a call to the bullpen, bringing in closer Randy Newsom. Newsome retired Kody Kirkland for the second out of the inning. Wilkin Ramirez, who had been 0-for-4 in the game beat out an infield single to load the bases. The hit for Ramirez extended his hitting streak to six straight games. Ryan, who previously extended his hitting streak to six straight with a single in the sixth, represented the tying run. Newsom got Ryan to hit into a game-ending fielder’s choice to preserve the Akron win.

Christensen (0-3) took the loss for the SeaWolves. He went 5.2 innings, allowing four runs, two earned, on seven hits with a walk and three strikeouts.

Lofgren (1-2) picked up the win for the Aeros going six innings allowing a run on six hits with three walks and nine strikeouts.

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The SeaWolves now head to Altoona to continue their six-day road trip on Friday night. Here is the schedule for the weekend series.

FRIDAY at ALTOONA - 6:35 FIRST PITCH
RHP Josh Rainwater (2-1, 2.86 ERA) vs. RHP Jimmy Barthmaier (2-0, 5.04 ERA)

SATURDAY at ALTOONA - 5:05 FIRST PITCH - DOUBLEHEADER
GM 1 - RHP Ben Fritz (1-0, 4.34 ERA) vs. LHP Kyle Bloom (0-2, 8.47 ERA)
GM 2 - RHP Matt Righter (0-0, 7.88 ERA) vs. TBA

SUNDAY at ALTOONA - 3:05 FIRST PITCH
LHP Luke French (1-2, 4.94 ERA) vs. RHP Yoslan Herrera (1-3, 3.96 ERA)

The SeaWolves fell on a wild night at Blair County Ballpark Friday by a score of 10-9 to the Altoona Curve. The loss for the ‘Wolves was their third straight.

The SeaWolves struck first in the top of the first inning. Wilkin Ramirez walked with two outs and stole second with his ninth steal of the season. Ramirez then scored on a Dusty Ryan single to left to make it 1-0 Erie.

Altoona answered in the bottom of the first. James Boone led off with a single and Melvin Dorta doubled to put two in scoring position. With one out, Brad Corley grounded home Boone, tying the game 1-1. Jason Delaney followed with his second triple of the season, scoring Dorta for a 2-1 Curve lead.

Erie would regain the lead in the top of the second. Will Rhymes singled for his first of four hits on the night. He stole second and scored on a Kody Kirkland base hit to make it 2-2. Kirkland would later scored on a Danny Worth groundout to make it 3-2 Erie.

Altoona again answered in the bottom of the inning. Victor Alvarez led off with a double and was moved to third on a Milver Reyes sacrifice bunt. Alvarez would score on a Jonel Pacheco base hit making it 3-3.

The Howlers regained the lead for the third time in the game in the top of the third. Deik Scram singled with one out for his second hit of the game. Scram would score on a two-out double by Max Leon for a 4-3 Erie lead. Leon scored on a Rhymes single to extend the lead to a pair at 5-3.

The Curve would knock out SeaWolves starter Josh Rainwater in the bottom of the third. After Rainwater struck out Delaney for the first out of the inning, Anthony Webster singled and Luis Cruz doubled to put runners on second a third. Alvarez walked to load the bases for Reyes. Reyes worked the count full and drew a walk to make it 5-4. With the bases still loaded, Boone hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Cruz, tying the game at 5-5. Dorta followed with his second hit of the game, a single scoring Alvarez giving the Curve a 6-5 lead.

The score would remain 6-5 until the Curve added a seventh run in the bottom of the sixth. Pacheco doubled and scored on a bloop single by Corley.

Trailing 7-5 in the top of the eighth with one out, Leon and Rhymes singled against reliever Josh Shortlef. Altoona made a pitching change to bring in Kevin Roberts to face Kirkland. Kirkland slammed his second home run of the season to put Erie ahead for the first time since the third at 8-7. Kirkland finished the game with a season-best four RBI.

The lead, however, would be short lived as the Curve struck right back in the bottom of the eighth against reliever Brett Jensen. Boone led off with a single and was sacrificed to second on a bunt by Dorta. Pacheco singled to center to bring home the tying run. On the play, an errant throw behind the plate from Freddy Guzman in center allowed Pacheco to reach third. Corley then sprayed a double down the right field line to bring home the go-ahead run for Altoona. The Curve would add one more run in the inning on a Cruz base hit for a 10-8 lead.

The SeaWolves threatened in the top of the ninth but fell short. Ramirez reached on an Alvarez error at third and stole second. Roberts then retired the next two but Ryan Roberson hit an infield single that scored Ramirez to make it 10-9. With the tying run on base, Leon flew out to deep center to end the game. It marked the third straight game where Erie had the tying run either at the plate or on base and they failed to convert.

Jenson (1-1) took the loss for Erie.

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The SeaWolves and Curve meet in doubleheader action on Saturday night at Blair County Ballpark...5:05 First Pitch.

GAME ONE -
RHP Ben Fritz (1-0, 4.34 ERA) vs. LHP Kyle Bloom (0-2, 8.47 ERA)

GAME TWO -
RHP Matt Righter (0-0, 7.88 ERA) vs. LHP Brian Holliday (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Saturday's Double Dip Rained Out

May 3, 2008 | SeaWolves News

Tonight's Erie SeaWolves doubleheader against the Altoona Curve at Blair County Ballpark has been postponed due to rain.

The two clubs will now play one doubleheader tomorrow, Sunday, May 4 at Blair County Ballpark beginning at 2:05 p.m.

The other game will be made up as part of a doubleheader when the Curve comes to Jerry Uht Park...date and time TBA.

GAME TWO

The SeaWolves salvaged a doubleheader split with a 9-2 win in game two on Sunday at Blair County Ballpark. The win also snapped a four-game losing streak which was tied for the longest of the season.

The SeaWolves jumped ahead in the top of the first inning. Freddy Guzman led off the game with a triple, his league leading fifth. Deik Scram followed with an RBI single to make it 1-0 Erie. With one out, Dusty Ryan doubled home Scram for a 2-0 lead. With two down, Jeff Frazier singled home Ryan for a 3-0 lead. Ryan Roberson followed with a single to put a pair on for Max Leon. Leon singled home Frazier to give the Howlers a 4-0 lead.

Altoona struck back in the bottom of the second against Erie starter Luke French. Brad Corley led off with a double and he was singled home by Jason Delaney to make it a 4-1 game.

The ‘Wolves added a run in the top of the fourth to go back ahead by four runs. Leon led off with a walk and was doubled home by Scram for a 5-1 lead.

Altoona again cut the lead down to three once again in the bottom of the fourth. Anthony Webster doubled with one out and got to third on an error by Frazier in left. Webster scored on a Luis Cruz single to make it 5-2.

The ‘Wolves would extend the lead in the fifth. With one out, pinch hitter Will Rhymes singled and Roberson reached on an error by Alvarez at third putting runners on second and third. After an intentional walk to Leon, Kody Kirkland stepped in with the bases loaded. Kirkland doubled to left, plating two runs, putting Erie ahead 7-2.

Erie would again pad the lead in the top of the sixth. Wilkin Ramirez led off with a walk and Ryan came to the plate and crushed a home run, over the batters eye in straight away center to put the ‘Wolves up 9-2. The home run for Ryan was his fourth of the season.

French tossed a complete game for the SeaWolves allowing two runs on five hits with four walks and a season-high four strikeouts. The complete game was the first of the season for Erie and the win improved French to 2-2. It is also the first complete game in the Eastern League this season.

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The SeaWolves head home on Monday night to take on the Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees). RHP Andrew Kown (2-2, 7.00 ERA) takes the hill for the ‘Wolves against RHP George Kontos (0-3, 3.52 ERA).

GAME ONE

The SeaWolves lost in extra innings today in game one of a doubleheader at Blair County Ballpark 4-3.

The ‘Wolves struck first in the top of the first inning. Freddy Guzman led off with a single and moved to second when Danny Worth walked. Guzman stole third to put runners on the corners. With one out, Max St. Pierre singled home Guzman for a 1-0 lead. Jeff Frazier followed with a single to bring home Worth for a 2-0 lead.

The Curve struck right back in the bottom of the first against Erie starter Ben Fritz. James Boone led off with a triple and he scored when Jonel Pacheco hit into a 6-4-3 double play to make it 2-1.

Altoona would take their first lead of the game in the bottom of the second on a pair of unearned runs. Luis Cruz singled and got to second on a throwing error by Worth. Kris Watts then reached on an error by Fritz to put two on for Victor Alvarez. Alvarez walked to load the bases. After Fritz struck out Boone for the first out, Melvin Dorta hit a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Cruz, tying the game at 2-2. Pacheco followed with a single to bring home Watts to make it 3-2 Curve.

Erie would tie the game in the top of the third. Ramirez and St. Pierre singled to put a pair on. Frazier flew out to center and on the play, Ramirez moved to third. Ramirez scored on an error by Brad Corley in right on a fly ball off the bat of Ryan Roberson to make it 3-3.

The game would remain tied until the bottom of the eighth. With one out, Dorta slammed a game winning home run over the wall in left for a 4-3 Curve victory.

Fritz took his fifth no-decision for the SeaWolves going six innings, allowing three runs, one earned, on 11 hits with a walk and four strikeouts.

The loss puts the SeaWolves at .500 at 14-14.

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Trenton Tops Erie 9-5

May 5, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves fell in the opener of a four-game series against the Trenton Thunder on Monday night at Jerry Uht Park by a score of 9-5. The SeaWolves now sit at .500 at 15-15.

The ‘Wolves got ahead in the bottom of the first inning against Trenton starter George Kontos. Freddy Guzman led off the inning with his league leading sixth triple. He would score on a Danny Worth base knock to put the ‘Wolves ahead 1-0.

Trenton would take the lead in the top of the second inning against Erie starter Jon Connolly. Jose Tabata led off the inning with a double and Chris Malec singled to put runners on the corners for Joe Muich. Muich singled home Tabata to tie the game at 1-1. On the play, an error in center by Guzman, allowed Malec to reach third. Malec would score on a Ramiro Pena groundout to put the Thunder ahead 2-1.

The Thunder added to the lead in the top of the third. Edwar Gonzalez singled with one out and Cody Ehlers connected on his team leading sixth home run to put Trenton ahead 4-1.

Erie would cut the Trenton lead down to a run in the bottom of the third. Will Rhymes led off with a single and Guzman walked to put a pair on for Worth. Worth hit into a fielder’s choice that retired Guzman at second leaving runners on the corners for Wilkin Ramirez. During the Ramirez at bat, a wild pitch moved Worth to second putting a pair in scoring position. Ramirez singled up the middle, bringing home Rhymes and Worth, making it 4-3 Thunder.

Trenton made it a two-run game in the top of the fourth when Kevin Russo connected on a one-out solo home run, his second, for a 5-3 advantage. They would go on to add a sixth run in the sixth when Austin Jackson singled home Muich for a three-run advantage at 6-3.

Erie would attempt a comeback in the bottom of the seventh. Guzman led off the inning with a walk and he stole second for his league leading 15th stolen base. Guzman scored on a two-out base hit by Deik Scram to make it 6-4.

The ‘Wolves would made it a one-run game at 6-5 in the bottom of the eighth. Max Leon and Caonabo Cosme each singled with one out. Guzman then connected on a hot shot through the legs of the Trenton third baseman Malec. The Malec error allowed Leon to score.

In the top of the ninth, the Thunder would put the game out of reach. Pena led off with a single. Jackson followed with a single and on the play, a throw to third in an attempt to get Pena allowed Jackson to move to second putting a pair in scoring position. The ‘Wolves then intentionally walked Colin Curtis to load the bases. Gonzalez grounded out to third but on the play, Pena scored with Leon’s only play at first base. A second intentional walk to Ehlers reloaded the bases for Tabata who connected on a sacrifice fly, scoring Jackson for an 8-5 lead. Trenton added one more run on a Malec double for a 9-5 lead.

Erie could only muster one single in the bottom of the ninth off of reliever Eric Wordekemper who picked up his fifth save of the season.

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The SeaWolves and Thunder continue their four-game series on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park...6:35 First Pitch. RHP Andrew Kown (2-2, 7.00 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Dan McCutchen (3-2, 2.33 ERA)

Trenton Builds Early Lead and Downs Erie 5-2

May 6, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves dropped their second straight game to the Trenton Thunder on Tuesday night to 5-2. The loss drops the SeaWolves to a game under .500 for only the second time this season at 15-16.

Trenton broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fifth against Erie starter Andrew Kown. Cody Ehlers led off the inning and drew a walk. With one out, P.J. Pilittere walked ot put a pair on for Chris Malec. Malec connected on a single, scoring Ehlers, giving Trenton a 1-0 lead.

Trenton would add a pair of runs in the top of the sixth to go ahead 3-0. Austin Jackson led off with a walk he scored on a triple by Colin Curtis. Curtis would score on a sacrifice fly by Ehlers for the second run of the inning.

In the top of the seventh, Malec led off and connected on his third home run of the season against reliever Marcelo Perez. The solo shot put the Thunder ahead 4-0. Trenton would add a fifth run in the eighth when Pilittere doubled home Curtis for a 5-0 advantage.

The SeaWolves finally got on the board in the bottom of the eighth when Dusty Ryan led off and connected on his fifth home run of the season. The hit for Ryan was his second of the game and it pulled the ‘Wolves to within in four runs at 5-1.

The ‘Wolves would threaten in the bottom of the ninth against reliever J.B. Cox. Cox retired the first two of the inning and got Wilkin Ramirez, who had a pair of hits in the game, to strikeout, but on a wild pitch, Ramirez was able to reach first to keep the game alive. Ramirez moved to second on defensive indifference with Deik Scram at the plate. Scram singled home Ramirez to make it a three-run game at 5-2. Danny Worth and Ryan both drew two-out walks to load the bases, brining Jeff Frazier to the plate. Frazier grounded out to end the game.

Kown (2-3) took the loss for the SeaWolves. He held the Thunder hitless through three and scoreless through four before giving up a run in the fifth. He went six innings, allowing three runs on four hits with three walks and three strikeouts.

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The SeaWolves and Thunder meet in game three of a four-game series on Wednesday night at Jerry Uht Park…6:35 First Pitch. LHP Danny Christensen (0-3, 3.77 ERA) takes the mound for the ‘Wolves against LHP Phil Coke (1-1, 4.91 ERA).

SeaWolves Fall In Shortened Game

May 7, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves fell in a rain-shortened game on Wednesday night to the Trenton Thunder, 6-0 at Jerry Uht Park. The loss for the ‘Wolves was their third consecutive loss.

The shutout was the first of the season tossed against the SeaWolves.

Trenton got on the board in the top of the first inning. Austin Jackson tripled with one out and he scored on a sacrifice fly by Colin Curtis for a 1-0 Thunder lead against Erie starter Danny Christensen.

In the top of the fourth inning, Chris Malec reached on a fielder’s choice and Carlos Mendoza singled to put two on for the ninth hitter in the Trenton lineup Reegie Corona. Corona tripled to the wall in right, plating two more runs for a 3-0 lead.

Trenton continued their offensive output in the top of the fifth. Jackson led off with a walk and Edwar Gonzalez connected on his first home run of the season. The solo shot put the Thunder ahead 5-0.

The Thunder would add a sixth run in the top of the sixth inning on a sacrifice fly by Ramiro Pena, scoring Mendoza. That play would be the final of the game. The umpires called for the tarp because of rain and after an hour and 33-minute rain delay, the game became final.

Trenton starter Phil Coke shut the SeaWolves for five innings allowing just four hits. He struck out seven with no walks in picking up his second win of the season.

Christensen (0-4) took the loss for the ‘Wolves. He allowed six runs, five earned, on nine hits in 5.2 innings of work. Christensen walked three and struck out a pair.

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The SeaWolves wrap up a four-game series with Trenton on Wednesday morning...11:05 AM First Pitch. RHP Josh Rainwater (2-1, 4.74 ERA) takes the mound for the SeaWolves against RHP Jason Jones (4-0, 2.19 ERA)

The SeaWolves lost their fourth straight game on Thursday as they were swept by the Trenton Thunder, 7-2 at Jerry Uht Park. The loss drops the 'Wolves to a season-worst three games under .500 at 15-18.

Trenton struck for four runs in the top of the first inning and were in control throughout. Kevin Russo led off the game with a single and Austin Jackson doubled to put runners on second and third with no outs. A passed ball allowed Russo to score and Jackson to move to third base, giving Trenton a 1-0 lead. Erie starter Josh Rainwater then walked Colin Curtis to put runners on the corners. After retiring the next two batters, Rainwater walked Jose Tabata to load the bases. Carlos Mendoza followed and lined a bases clearing double down the right field line for a 4-0 Thunder lead.

In the top of the second inning, Rainwater tossed three pitches and exited the game with an injury. Reliever Juan Cedeno walked a pair and gave up a single to Edwar Gonzalez, scoring Russo for a 5-0 lead.

The SeaWolves got on the board in the bottom of the second. Justin Justice walked and Max Leon singled to put a pair on for Dusty Ryan. Ryan connected on a base hit, scoring Justice and cutting the Trenton lead down to four runs at 5-1.

In the top of the fourth, Reegie Corona doubled to lead off the inning and Kevin Russo walked against Cedeno. Gonzalez came up again and connected on a single, scoring a pair, making it a 7-1 game in favor of the Thunder.

Erie made it a five-run game in the bottom of the fifth when Jeff Frazier singled and scored on a Deik Scram fielder’s choice. That would prove to be the last run of the game, however, as a pair of Trenton relievers held the ‘Wolves scoreless over the final four innings.

Rainwater (2-2) took the loss for Erie going just one inning following the injury.

Four relievers, Anthony Tomey, Matt Righter, Danny Zell and Casey Fien held Trenton scoreless for the final five innings of the game.

Six of the seven runs Trenton scored in the game came with two outs and it marked the first time this season that the SeaWolves have been swept.

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The SeaWolves open up a three-game weekend series against the Harrisburg Senators on Friday night...6:35 First Pitch. RHP Ben Fritz (1-0, 3.86 ERA) takes the mound for Erie while RHP Marco Estrada (3-2, 3.19 ERA) goes for the Senators.

French Tosses Gem...But 'Wolves Fall 4-3

May 9, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves suffered a heart breaking loss on Friday night as they fell, 4-3 to the Harrisburg Senators en route to the club’s season-long fifth straight losing streak.

The Senators struck first in the top of the fourth inning against Erie starter Luke French. French had retired seven straight heading into the inning, but gave up a leadoff double to Justin Maxwell down the left field line. Maxwell moved to third on a groundout by Luis Jimenez and scored on a chopper up the middle by Jorge Padilla with the infield in to give the Senators a 1-0 lead.

Erie responded in the bottom of the fifth, tying the game at 1-1. With two outs in the inning, Ryan Roberson reached on a throwing error by third baseman Ofilio Castro. Roberson stole second and moved to third on a Max Leon single. Danny Worth then reached on an infield single off the foot of Harrisburg starter Marco Estrada, scoring Roberson.

The SeaWolves took the lead in the bottom of the sixth. Justin Justice walked with one out. Max St. Pierre came to the plate and reached on a throwing error by shortstop Ian Desmond with Justice advancing to second. Will Rhymes singled to load the bases for Kody Kirkland. Kirkland worked the count full and drew a bases loaded walk to put Erie ahead 2-1.

Erie added to the lead in the bottom of the seventh when Wilkin Ramirez connected on a solo home run, his seventh, with two outs to put Erie ahead 3-1.

The ‘Wolves held the lead until the top of the ninth inning. Casey Fien came into the game, attempting to pick up his second save of the season. Jorge Padilla led off with a single. Fien then struck out Castro for the first out. Andrew LeFave walked to put a pair on for pinch hitter Roger Bernadina. Bernadina walked to load the bases for Desmond. Fien struck out Desmond for the second out. Mike Daniel then stepped in and connected on a bases clearing triple to put the Sens ahead 4-3. It was Harrisburg’s first lead since going ahead 1-0 in the fourth.

French took the no-decision for the SeaWolves despite pitching a gem. He went eight innings for the second time this season, allowing a run on seven hits with a pair of walks and a pair of strikeouts. French has worked seven or more innings in three of his last four starts.

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The SeaWolves continue their three-game series against the Harrisburg Senators on Saturday night...6:35 First Pitch. RHP Ben Fritz (1-0, 3.86 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against LHP Cory VanAllen (1-0, 1.59 ERA)

'Wolves Drop Sixth Straight

May 10, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves fell to the Harrisburg Senators, dropping their sixth straight game, on Saturday night by a score of 9-0. The shutout loss was the second of the season, and the homestand. The loss brought the SeaWolves record to 15-20.

Erie starter Ben Fritz was solid through the first three innings of the game but ran into trouble in the top of the fourth. After retiring the first two hitters of the inning, Justin Maxwell and Luis Jimenez singled to put a pair on for Jorge Padilla. Padilla was hit by a pitch to load the bases for Ofilio Castro. Castro tripled down the right field line, scoring all three runs, giving the Sens a 3-0 lead. Devin Ivany followed with a base knock, scoring Castro, for a 4-0 Harrisburg advantage.

Harrisburg then added four more runs to put the game out of reach in the top of the sixth. Jimenez doubled with one out and was doubled home by Padilla for a 6-0 lead. Padilla finished the game with four RBI. Castro then singled home Padilla to make it 6-0. Ivany then connected on his second home run of the season for an 8-0 Senators lead.

Harrisburg capped the scoring in the seventh inning when Maxwell homered off of reliever Marcelo Perez.

The SeaWolves managed only one baserunner on third base the entire game. It came in the eighth inning with two outs.

Fritz (1-1) took his first loss of the season allowing eight runs on nine hits in six innings of work.

Cory VanAllen picked up his second win in his second Double-A start. He went seven scoreless, allowing just a pair of hits with two walks and eight strikeouts.

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The SeaWolves will look to snap their six-game losing skid on Sunday afternoon against the Senators. LHP Jon Connolly (0-1, 4.50 ERA) takes the mound for the ‘Wolves against RHP Jordan Zimmermann (0-1, 1.59 ERA).

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'Wolves Fall In Seventh Straight

May 11, 2008 | SeaWolves News, Game Reports

The SeaWolves were swept by the Harrisburg Senators following a 7-6 loss on Sunday at Jerry Uht Park. The 'Wolves have now lost seven straight games.

The Senators got on the board in the top of the first inning against SeaWolves starter Jon Connolly. Roger Bernadina led off the game with a triple and with one out, scored on a Justin Maxwell base hit for a 1-0 lead. Luis Jimenez then homered over the wall in left, giving Harrisburg a 3-0 advantage. With two outs, Ofilio Castro singled and was brought home on an Andrew LeFave double for a 4-0 lead.

Harrisburg added a run in the top of the second to go ahead 5-0 when Marco Yepez led off with a triple and scored on a Bernadina base hit.

Erie cut into the lead in the bottom of the third inning. Caonabo Cosme led off with a single and with one out, Kody Kirkland singled to put runners on the corners for Will Rhymes. Rhymes doubled to left, scoring a pair, making it a 5-2 game.

The ‘Wolves inched closer in the top of the fourth inning when Wilkin Ramirez led off with his eighth home run of the season over the wall in center to make it a 5-3 game.

Momentum seemed to be on the side of the SeaWolves heading into the sixth, but Harrisburg would add two more runs. Castro led off with a single and LeFave walked. After Connolly retired the next two, Bernadina singled home both runners to make it 7-3.

The lead remained four for the Senators into the eighth inning. With one out, Max Leon and Deik Scram singled to put a pair on for Ramirez. Ramirez connected on a double, plating a pair, making it a two-run game once again at 7-5. Then the skies opened up and a downpour forced a 56-minute rain delay. When play resumed, Justin Justice doubled off the wall in right, scoring Ramirez to make it a 7-6 game. The ‘Wolves however, would get no closer as Harrisburg closer Zech Zinicola tossed a scoreless ninth to end the game.

Connolly (0-2) took the loss going six innings, allowing seven runs on nine hits with three walks and a strikeout.

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The SeaWolves dropped their eighth straight ballgame on Tuesday night on a walkoff home run in the bottom of the 10th inning at Prince George’s Stadium against the Bowie Baysox.

The ‘Wolves broke a scoreless tie in the top of the sixth inning with two outs when Dusty Ryan connected on an opposite field home run, his sixth, for a 1-0 lead.

The Baysox responded against Erie starter Danny Christensen in the bottom of the sixth. Christensen tossed five scoreless and had retired six straight heading into the inning, but gave up back-to-back walks to Jonathan Tucker and Carlos Rojas to begin the inning. After retiring the next two, Nolan Reimold doubled home Tucker, tying the game at 1-1. Ryan Finan followed with a two-run double to give the Baysox a 3-1 lead.

The ‘Wolves cut into the lead in the top of the seventh when Ryan Roberson led off and connected on his fifth home run of the season. The solo shot over the centerfield wall made it 3-2 Baysox.

In the top of the ninth, Bowie closer Julio Manon retired the first hitter of the inning but Jeff Frazier stepped in and connected on his fourth home run of the season to tie the game at 3-3.

In the bottom of the ninth, Reimold and Finan reached on back-to-back errors against reliever Danny Zell. Zell then intentionally walked Brian Peterson to load the bases with no outs. Kennard Jones hit into a 3-2 fielder’s choice for the first out of the inning. Zell struck out Blake Davis for the second out. The ‘Wolves made a second call to the bullpen to bring in Anthony Tomey. Tucker stepped in and sent a liner to right field in what looked to be the game winner for Bowie. Deik Scram, however, made a full-extension dive on the ball to save the game and send it to the 10th.

In the top of the 10th, Ramirez singled with one out. With Scram batting, Ramirez stole second and got to third on an error. A second intentional walk to Scram was issued to put runners on the corners for Ryan. Scram stole second to put a pair in scoring position, however, reliever Jason Burch retired Ryan and Justin Justice to end the inning.

In the bottom of the 10th, Rojas led off with a walk. After Tomey retired the next two batters, Reimold stepped in and connected on a game-winning home run to center for a 5-3 Bowie victory.

Christensen took a no-decision for the ‘Wolves. He went 5.2 innings, allowing three runs on four hits with three walks and two strikeouts.

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The SeaWolves take on the Baysox in the middle game of a three-game series at Prince George's Stadium on Wednesday night...7:05 First Pitch. Rightie Luis Marte (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his Double-A debut for the 'Wolves against RHP Jason Berken (3-2, 3.26 ERA)

Luis Marte, in his Double-A debut, tosses a gem for eight innings, but a pair of ninth inning errors gave the Bowie Baysox a 2-1 win over the 'Wolves. The loss for Erie is the club's ninth straight.

Marte, who was 3-2 with a 1.98 ERA in seven starts for Class-A Lakeland, went eight innings, allowing a run in four hits with three walks and three strikeouts. He allowed just one hit over his final six innings of work and at one point in the game, retired six straight hitters.

The Baysox first run of the game came in the bottom of the second. Nolan Reimold, Ryan Finan and Brian Peterson each singled to load the bases with no outs. Marte then induced a 6-3 double play off the bat of Kennard Jones. On the play, Reimold scored to make it 1-0 Bowie.

The ‘Wolves tied the game in the top of the fourth inning. Wilkin Ramirez led off and clubbed his ninth home run of the season over the wall in center. The solo shot made it 1-1. Ramirez is now tied with New Britain’s Luke Hughes for the Eastern League lead in home runs.

The game remained tied until the bottom of the ninth inning. Reliever Matt Righter gave up a leadoff single to Carlos Rojas and he walked Lou Montanez to put a pair on for Jeff Nettles. Righter struck out Nettles for the first out of the inning. Reimold stepped in and grounded a ball to third base. On the play, the ball was bobbled by Caonabo Cosme, and on the error, the Baysox loaded the bases. The ‘Wolves went to the bullpen once more to bring in a leftie, Juan Cedeno, to face the leftie Finan. Cedeno got the ground ball for a double play he was looking for, however, on the play, the ball got passed Will Rhymes at second base and the winning run scored. The error was the second of the game on as many plays.

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The ‘Wolves and Baysox will close out their three-game series on Thursday morning at Prince George’s Stadium. LHP Luke French (2-2, 3.83 ERA) takes the mound for the ‘Wolves against RHP Chris Tillman (3-0, 3.38 ERA)

The SeaWolves dropped their 10th straight ballgame on Thursday afternoon at Prince Georges Stadium, 2-0, against the Bowie Baysox.

Luke French turned out another solid start for Erie, only to take a loss. It marked the second straight game where an Erie starting pitcher went seven or more innings, allowing less than three runs. Luis Marte allowed just one run over eight innings on Wednesday.

Bowie took a lead on Erie in the bottom of the third against French. Brian Peterson led off with a double and Travis Brown singled to put runners on first and second for Blake Davis. Davis singled home Peterson for a 1-0 Baysox lead. French induced a ground ball from Jonathan Tucker for the first out of the inning but walked Carlos Rojas to load the bases for Lou Montanez. Montanez hit a sacrifice fly to right field, scoring Brown for a 2-0 lead.

Baysox starter Chris Tillman held the ‘Wolves to just three hits over six scoreless innings. Erie loaded the bases on Tillman in the second inning but could not bring a run home to score. He allowed just one hit over the final four innings he pitched.

French went seven innings for the ‘Wolves, allowing two runs on seven hits with three walks and three strikeouts. He limited the Baysox to just one hit over the final four innings he pitched in the game.

Four Baysox pitchers, Tillman, Ryan Keefer, Rommie Lewis and Julio Manon combined to keep the ‘Wolves hitless over the final six innings of the game. Manon converted on his 12th save opportunity of season.

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The SeaWolves six-game road trip continues on Friday night as the 'Wolves head to NYSEG Stadium to take on the Binghamton Mets...7:05 First Pitch.

What the hell happened? 10 in a row the wrong way? What do they think they are, the Detroit Tigers?

STANDINGS:
1. Harrisburg (25-14)
2. Bowie (24-17, 2 GB)
3. Reading (18-21, 7 GB)
4. Akron (17-20, 7 GB)
5. Altoona (15-23, 9.5 GB)
6. Erie (15-24, 10 GB)

Tonight's Erie SeaWolves game against the Binghamton Mets has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, May 17 beginning at 6:05 at NYSEG Stadium.

The SeaWolves will send RHP Andrew Kown (2-3, 6.35 ERA) to the mound in game one and LHP Jon Connolly (0-2, 6.00 ERA) in game two.

The SeaWolves fell in their 11th straight in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday night at NYSEG Stadium, 2-0, to the Binghamton Mets.

It marked the second consecutive shutout tossed against Erie and the ‘Wolves streak of consecutive scoreless innings is at 21. The last time Erie scored a run was on a Wilkin Ramirez solo home run on Wednesday in the fourth inning at Bowie.

The B-Mets got on the board in the bottom of the second inning against Erie starter Andrew Kown. Nick Evans led off the inning with a single and he was tripled home by Caleb Stewart for a 1-0 Mets lead.

In the bottom of the fifth, Stewart led off and reached on an error by third baseman Caonabo Cosme. Salomon Manriquez walked with one out and Emmanuel Garcia singled to load the bases for Jose Coronado. Coronado grounded out to Will Rhymes at second and on the play, Stewart scored for a 2-0 Binghamton lead.

The SeaWolves had a chance in the top of the seventh against Binghamton closer Eddie Kunz. Dusty Ryan connected on a bloop single to right with one out and Justin Justice followed with a base hit to right to put the tying runs on base. Jeff Frazier stepped in and hit a high bouncer to third. Third baseman Daniel Murphy leaped and secured the ball, tagged third and threw over to first for the game-ending double play.

Kown (2-4) went 4.2 innings, allowing two runs, one earned, on four hits with a walk and a season-high four strikeouts.

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GAME TWO

The SeaWolves fell behind early against Binghamton in game two and could not mount a comeback as they have now fallen in 12-straight ballgames, 7-5 the final.

The B-Mets took the lead in the bottom of the second inning against Erie starter Jon Connolly. Ambiorix Concepcion singled with one out and Salvador Paniagua connected on a two-run home run to left center for a 2-0 lead. Emmanuel Garcia followed with a single and he would later score with two outs on a Jose Coronado base hit for a 3-0 lead.

The SeaWolves would respond in the top of the third inning. Will Rhymes singled with one out bringing Danny Worth to the plate. Worth connected on a two-run home run over the wall in left to make it a 3-2 game. The home run snapped a streak of 23 consecutive scoreless innings for the Howlers. Deik Scram followed with a double down the right field line. With two outs, Justin Justice singled home Scram with his second hit of the game, tying the game at 3-3.

Binghamton responded in the bottom of the third. Nick Evans led off and reached on an error. Concepcion singled with one out to put a pair on for Paniagua. Paniagua connected on a two-run double to center for a 5-3 Mets advantage. Garcia followed with an RBI base knock, scoring Paniagua for a 6-3 lead. The B-Mets would go ahead 7-3 in the bottom of the fourth when Coronado connected on a solo home run, his first of the season.

Erie cut into the lead in the top of the fifth. Worth tripled with one out and scored on a sacrifice fly by Scram to make it 7-4.

In the top of the sixth, Erie made it a two-run game when Ryan Roberson hit his sixth home run of the season, the solo-shot made it 7-5.

The SeaWolves had an opportunity once again in the seventh inning but failed to convert. Wilkin Ramirez reached on an error with two outs and Justice walked to put the tying runs on base. Reliever Tim Lavigne came into the game to face Dusty Ryan who represented the go-ahead run. Before Ryan even saw a pitch, Lavigne picked Ramirez off at second to end the game.

Connolly went four innings for the ‘Wolves and allowed seven runs, six earned, on 10 hits with no walks and three strikeouts. Connolly is now 0-3 on the season.

Reliever Juan Cedeno tossed two perfect innings in relief.

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The SeaWolves and B-Mets wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at NYSEG Stadium…1:05 First Pitch. LHP Danny Christensen (0-4, 4.50 ERA) takes the mound for the ‘Wolves against RHP Bobby Parnell (3-2, 5.27 ERA).

The SeaWolves snapped a 12-game losing streak on Sunday afternoon at NYSEG Stadium with a 10-5 win over the Binghamton Mets!

The SeaWolves jumped ahead against Binghamton starter Bobby Parnell in the top of the second inning. Wilkin Ramirez led off the inning with a walk. With one out, Ryan Roberson doubled down the left field line, scoring Ramirez, for a 1-0 Erie lead. Jeff Frazier followed with a base hit, scoring Roberson to make it 2-0 ‘Wolves. Max St. Pierre followed and slammed a two-run home run, his second of the season for a 4-0 lead. The home run for St. Pierre was his first since April 12. With two outs, Will Rhymes singled and stole second for his seventh stolen base of the season. Danny Worth then walked and Deik Scram singled home Rhymes for a 5-0 lead.

The B-Mets responded in the bottom of the second against Erie starter Danny Christensen. Nick Evans led off and connected on his eighth home run of the season to make it 5-1. Caleb Stewart followed with a triple. With one out, Jonathan Malo singled home Stewart to make it 5-2.

The SeaWolves would go back ahead by four in the top of the third. Justin Justice led off with a base hit and he scored with one out on a St. Pierre single for a 6-2 lead.

Binghamton cut into the lead once again in the bottom of the third. Jose Coronado led off the inning with a walk. Daniel Murphy singled to put two on for Nick Evans. Evans connected on a line drive over Justice’s head in center. On the play, Coronado scored but the ‘Wolves threw out Murphy at the plate and threw out Evans attempting to move to third for a 9-4-2-5 double play. With two outs, Stewart connected on a double for his second hit of the game and Ambiorix Concepcion homered to left to make it a one-run game at 6-5.

In the top of the sixth inning, Rhymes led off with a walk and Danny Worth reached on an error to put a pair on base for Scram. Scram hit a deep fly ball to right and on the play, Rhymes advanced to third. Ramirez followed with an infield single, scoring Rhymes for a 7-5 Erie advantage.

Erie would put the game out of reach in the top of the eighth inning. Ramirez led off with a double and he scored on a Justice liner up the middle for an 8-5 lead. With one out, Frazier singled to put runners on first and second and St. Pierre followed with a single to load the bases. Max Leon connected on a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Justice for a 9-5 lead. Rhymes capped off the scoring with an RBI single, bringing home Frazier for a 10-5 lead.

The SeaWolves bullpen came up huge as they held Binghamton scoreless over the final six innings of the game. Five relievers (Angel Castro, Marcelo Perez, Anthony Tomey, Danny Zell and Casey Fien) combined to allow just three hits. Castro (1-0) picked up the win in his Double-A debut.

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The SeaWolves head home to Jerry Uht Park to begin a four-game series with the Bowie Baysox on Monday night. Here is a look at the pitching matchups for the series.

MONDAY vs. BOWIE - 6:35 FIRST PITCH
RHP Luis Marte (0-0, 1.13 ERA) vs. RHP Jason Berken (3-2, 2.96 ERA)

TUESDAY vs. BOWIE - 6:35 FIRST PITCH
LHP Luke French (2-3, 3.65 ERA) vs. RHP Chris Tillman (4-0, 2.41 ERA)

WEDNESDAY vs. BOWIE - 12:05 FIRST PITCH
RHP Matt Righter (0-1, 6.28 ERA) vs. RHP Kyle Schmidt (0-0, 4.50 ERA)

THURSDAY vs. BOWIE - 11:05 AM FIRST PITCH
RHP Andrew Kown (2-4, 5.82 ERA) vs. RHP Brad Bergesen (4-0, 1.36 ERA)

The Bowie Baysox took game one of a four-game series at Jerry Uht Park on Monday night by a final score of 8-4.

The Baysox struck first in the top of the first inning. Carlos Rojas reached on a walk by Luis Marte. Lou Montanez then tripled him home Rojas to put the Bowie ahead 1-0.

The SeaWolves tied the game in the bottom of the second. Wilkin Ramirez and Justin Justice each singled off of Bowie starter Jason Berken. After Berken induced a 6-4-3 double play, Jeff Frazier grounded to short and on an error, Ramirez scored, tying the game at 1-1.

Bowie would regain the lead in the top of the third. Rojas reached of the second time on an walk and was moved over to third on a Montanez double. With one out, Nolan Reimold singled home Rojas to put the Baysox ahead 2-1.

The Baysox went ahead by a pair in the top of the fourth. With two outs, Mike Rodriguez walked and stole second. He was singled home by Rojas for a 3-1 Baysox advantage.

Bowie would go on to build a 5-1 lead with runs in each of the next two innings. Jeff Nettles homered in the top of the fifth and in the top of the sixth, Montanez doubled home Rodriguez who reached on a catchers interference.

The ‘Wolves would stage a comeback to cut the Bowie lead down to a run in the bottom of the sixth inning. Danny Worth led off with a single and with two outs, scored on a Justice base hit to make it 5-2. Ryan Roberson stepped in and clubbed a two-run home run, his seventh, to make it a 5-4 game in favor of the Bayosx. The home run for Roberson was his second in the last three games.

The lead for Bowie remained a run until the top of the ninth inning. Rojas led off against Casey Fien with his second hit of the game, a single. Montanez followed and connected on a two-run home run to make it a 7-4 game. The hit for Montanez was his fourth of the game. All four were extra-base hits. Later in the inning, Brian Peterson singled home Reimold who doubled to make it 8-4.

Three Baysox pitchers, Ryan Keefer, Gerardo Casadiego and closer Julio Manon held the ‘Wolves scoreless with one hit over the final 3.1 innings.

Marte (0-1) took the loss for Erie. He went 4.1 innings, allowing four runs on six hits with six walks and four strikeouts.

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The SeaWolves and Bowie Baysox continue their four-game series on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park...6:35 First Pitch. LHP Luke French (2-3, 3.65 ERA) takes the mound to the 'Wolves against RHP Chris Tillman (4-0, 2.41 ERA).

The SeaWolves dropped their second straight to the Bowie Baysox on Tuesday night by a score of 10-5 in front of 4,445 at Jerry Uht Park.

The Baysox struck in the top of the first inning against Erie starter Luke French. After turning a double play for the first two outs of the inning, French got into trouble allowing back-to-back singles to Lou Montanez and Jeff Nettles along with a walk to Nolan Reimold to load the bases. Brian Peterson connected on a bases clearing double for a 3-0 lead. Kennard Jones singled home Peterson for a 4-0 advantage. Jonathan Tucker then came to the dish and connected on a two-run home run, his second, for a 6-0 lead.

Baysox starter Chris Tillman allowed just one hit over the first three inning and had a streak of nine-straight scoreless innings vs. Erie snapped in the bottom of the fourth inning. Justin Justice doubled to lead off the inning and Wilkin Ramirez walked to put a pair on for Dusty Ryan. Ryan hit into a fielder’s choice and Justice was retired at third for the first out. Deik Scram then singled to load the bases for Ryan Roberson. Roberson singled home a pair to make it 6-2 Baysox.

The ‘Wolves cut into the lead once again in the bottom of the fifth when Justice connected on his first home run of the season with two outs to make it a 6-3 game. Justice has connected on four straight two-hit games.

For the second straight night, the ‘Wolves cut the Baysox lead down to a run late in the game. In the bottom of the seventh Will Rhymes walked with one out and Danny Worth singled to put runners on the corners for Justice. Justice grounded out to first, but on the play, Rhymes scored to make it 6-4. Ramirez followed with an RBI triple to make it 6-5. The triple for Ramirez was his fourth of the season.

Also for the second straight night, the ‘Wolves went into the ninth inning trailing by a run, but the bullpen could not keep the deficit to a minimum. Peterson led off the inning with a single and got to second on a passed ball. Jones sacrificed Peterson over to third and he was doubled home by Tucker to make it 7-5. With two outs, Mike Rodriguez singled home Tucker for an 8-5 Bowie lead. Carlos Rojas kept the inning alive with a base hit, moving Rodriguez over to third. Montanez and Nettles both followed with base knocks to bring home two more runs for a 10-5 lead.

French (2-4), who gave up six in the top of the first inning, settled down and allowed just two hits over his final six innings pitched. He worked seven innings allowing six runs on seven hits with a walk while tying a season-high with four strikeouts. French has worked seven or more innings in five of his last six starts and in four straight.

Nine of the 10 Bowie runs came with two outs. The SeaWolves have now fallen in nine consecutive home games.

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The SeaWolves and Baysox continue their four-game series on Wednesday afternoon...12:05 First Pitch. RHP Matt Righter (0-1, 6.28 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Kyle Schmidt (0-0, 4.50 ERA)

The SeaWolves fell on Thursday afternoon by a score of 11-4 to the Bowie Baysox at Jerry Uht Park. The loss for Erie was their third in the last four games.

Bowie jumped ahead against Erie starter Andrew Kown in the top of the second inning. Nolan Reimold walked with one out and Brian Peterson connected on a two-run home run with two outs for a 2-0 lead.

Erie responded in the bottom of the third inning, closing the deficit to a run. Will Rhymes doubled with one out and scored on a Max Leon singe to make it a 2-1 game.

The ‘Wolves would take their first and only lead of the afternoon in the bottom of the fourth. Danny Worth led off the inning with his third triple of the season. With one out, Max St. Pierre grounded out to short and on the play, Worth scored to tie the game at 2-2. Deik Scram followed with a walk with two down and he was doubled home by Dusty Ryan to make it 3-2 Erie.

The Baysox regained the lead in the top of the sixth inning. Lou Montanez led off with a double and Jeff Nettles followed with two-run home run to make it 4-3 Baysox.

Bowie would strike again in the top of the seventh against reliever Angel Castro. Blake Davis and Jonathan Tucker connected on back-to-back singles with one out. Castro induced a groundball from Carlos Rojas and Tucker was retired at second for the second out. That, however, would be the last out Castro would record. He went on to walk four straight batters, three with the bases loaded, en route to a three-run inning to give Bowie a 7-3 lead.

In the bottom of the seventh, Erie cut the lead down to three runs when Ryan Roberson led off the inning with his eighth home run of the season to make it 7-4.

Bowie would blow the game open up a seven-run lead to put the game out of reach in the top of the eighth against reliever Marcelo Perez. Tucker singled home Sebastien Boucher and Blake Davis for a 9-4 lead and later with the bases loaded, Perez walked Reimold and gave up a single to Ryan Finan to make it 11-4.

Kown (2-5) tossed six innings for the ‘Wolves, allowing four runs on four hits with three walks and a season-high seven strikeouts.

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The SeaWolves open up a four-game series at Canal Park on Friday night as they take on the Akron Aeros...7:05 First Pitch. LHP Jon Connolly (0-3, 7.07 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Jake Westbrook who will start for the Aeros on Major League rehab.