2010 Erie Sea Wolves Schedule and Results

Weber Goes The Distance in 2-1 Win
07/23/2010 9:38 PM ET

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The SeaWolves, behind a complete game performance by Thad Weber, took down the Binghamton Mets in the second game of a four-game series at NYSEG Stadium by a score of 2-1.

Binghamton struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Weber. With one out, Nick Evans turned on a Weber pitch and homered to left. The solo shot was the 17th for Evans and it gave the Mets 1-0 advantage.

The SeaWolves got on the board in the top of the third inning when Chris White, in his second game since returning from Class-A Lakeland, homered to left off of Mets starter Mark Cohoon, tying the game at 1-1.

Erie then took the lead in the top of the sixth. Shawn Roof led off and was hit by a pitch. Cesar Nicolas then singled to left putting two on for Rawley Bishop. Bishop laid down a sacrifice bunt, pushing the runners into scoring position. The Mets walked Audy Ciriaco setting up a potential double play ball. Kody Kaiser put the 'Wolves ahead with an opposite-field single, scoring Roof for a 2-1 lead.

The one-run advantage would prove to be plenty for Weber as he tossed his first complete game since throwing a no-hitter last August. He faced three over the minimum allowing a run on four this with no walks and four strikeouts while throwing 115 pitches.

It was the third time in four starts and fourth time in his last six starts that he did not issue a walk. The complete game was the third of Weber's career.

Weber, the league leader in innings pitched (133.1) has worked at least five innings in all 20 of his starts and has gone at least 6.2 innings in 13 of his last 16 starts.

The SeaWolves will look to make it two consecutive wins on Saturday night at NYSEG Stadium...7:05 First Pitch. Lefty Duane Below (3-9, 4.57 ERA) takes the mound for the SeaWolves against RHP Chris Schwinden (4-6, 5.37 ERA).

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'Wolves Fall to Mets in Slugfest
07/25/2010 1:21 AM ET

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The SeaWolves failed in their attempt to win back-to-back games, falling in the third game of the four-game series at NYSEG Stadium to the Binghamton Mets 13-8.

Binghamton struck for an eight-spot in the bottom of the first inning against Erie starter Duane Below and reliever Cory Hamilton. In the inning, the Mets sent 12 hitters to the plate against the two Erie pitchers. Heavy rains played an issue as both Erie pitchers had trouble with footing on the hill, walking a season-high six hitters in the inning. Five of the eight runs were charged to Below while the other three were charged to Hamilton.

In the top of the second, Erie had a leadoff double by Deik Scram and a one-out walk by Jeff Kunkel before the umpires called for the tarp. A one hour and 49 minute rain delay followed. When the game resumed, Chris White blasted a three-run home run to right making it an 8-3 game.

Erie cut the Mets lead down to a pair in the top of the third against reliever Edgar Ramirez. Rawley Bishop single and Audy Ciriaco walked with one out bringing Scram to the plate. Scram laced his second double of the game left, scoring Bishop. Both Ciriaco and Scram would come home to score on a groundout by Kody Kaiser and a single by Kunkel to make it 8-6.

The Mets went back ahead by five in the bottom of the third when Kirk Niewenhuis connected on a two-out, three run home run against reliever Jose Ortega for an 11-6 lead.

Erie cut into the lead once again in the fifth when Alden Carrithers singled home Scram and Kaiser with the bases loaded making it an 11-8 game.

Erie would get no closer as the Mets added two more runs in the sixth against Josh Rainwater to go ahead 13-8.

Below (3-10) allowed five runs on three hits in 0.2 innings of work. It was his shortest outing of the season.

Erie looks to salvage a series split on Sunday afternoon...1:05 First Pitch.

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Shawler Strong as 'Wolves Earn Series Split
07/25/2010 4:49 PM ET

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Three Erie pitchers held down one of the most potent offenses in the league as the 'Wolves earned a series split with a 4-1 win over the Binghamton Mets on Sunday afternoon at NYSEG Stadium.

The SeaWolves struck first in the top of the fifth against Mets starter Mike Antonini. Deik Scram led off the inning with a bloop double to right. He would come home to score on a one-out single by Andy Bouchie for a 1-0 lead.

The 'Wolves took a 2-0 lead in the top of the seventh inning against reliever Eric Niesen when Bouchie blasted an opposite-field solo home run, his eighth.

Binghamton got on the board against Erie starter Anthony Shawler in the bottom of the seventh. Kirk Nieuwenhuis led off with a double off the wall in left. He would come home to score on a one-out double by Josh Satin making it a 2-1 game. Shawler would get out of the inning with the lead as the Mets stranded the tying run at third.

The 'Wolves add to the lead in the eighth. Cesar Nicolas drew a four-pitch, one-out walk brining Rawley Bishop to the plate. Bishop slammed an opposite-field, two run home run around the right field foul pole, his fourth, for a 4-1 lead.

Shawler gave way to Zach Simons who tossed a scorless eighth inning. Lester Oliveros earned his second save by striking out the side in the ninth, preserving the Erie victory.

Shawler (2-2) earned his first win as a starting pitcher in five games. He allowed a run on three hits with two walks and six strikeouts in a season-high seven innings of work. It was Shawlers longest outing since September 7, 2009 when he tossed eight innings in a loss to Fort Wayne while pitching with West Michigan.

The SeaWolves return home to Jerry Uht Park on Monday night to take on the Altoona Curve...7:05 First Pitch. It will be BUCK NIGHT. Righty Brooks Brown (8-6, 3.89 ERA) takes the mound for the SeaWolves against lefty Jeff Locke (1-0, 0.82 ERA).

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Nine-Run Eighth Dooms SeaWolves
07/26/2010 10:54 PM ET

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The SeaWolves failed in their attempt to win back-to-back games as they surrendered nine runs in the top of the eighth inning and fell to the Altoona Curve by a score of 11-2.

Altoona struck first against Erie starter Brooks Brown in the top of the fifth. Brandon Jones led off with a single and he was doubled home by Yung Chi Chen for a 1-0 lead. Chen would come home to score on a one-out single by Anthony Norman for a 2-0 lead.

The 'Wolves battled back against Altoona starter Jeff Locke in the bottom of the sixth. Locke had retired nine of his first 15 outs via strikeout but the 'Wolves finally cashed in against the lefty in the sixth. Shawn Roof blooped a single to right and Billy Nowlin was hit by a pitch to put two on base for Rawley Bishop. Bishop singled up the middle, scoring Roof to make it a one-run game at 2-1. Deik Scram followed and extended his current hitting streak to four straight on a base knock to center, scoring Nowlin, tying the game at 2-2.

The game would remain tied until the top of the eighth when Altoona exploded for nine, putting the game out of reach. Brown faced the first three hitters of the inning. Anthony Norman led off with a double and he advanced to third on a single by Chase d'Arnaud. Matt Hague singled to left, scoring Norman for a 3-2 Curve lead. Brown would exit for reliever Luis Marte. Jordy Mercer laid down a sacrifice bunt pushing the runners into scoring position. Erie then intentionally walked Chris Watts to set up a potential double play against Miles Durham. The plan did not work as Durham turned a Marte pitch into Altoona's first grand slam for the season and a 7-2 lead. Jones followed with his second hit and Chen followed with his first home run for a 9-2 advantage. Altoona would push two more runs across for an 11-2 lead.

Brown (8-7) allowed five runs on nine hits with a walk and four strikeouts in seven-plus innings of work.

Erie and Altoona meet in the middle game of the three-game series on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park...7:05 First Pitch. RHP Brayan Villarreal (0-1, 3.00 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Bryan Morris (4-4, 4.78 ERA).

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Iorg Walkoff Gives Erie the Win in 13
07/27/2010 11:04 PM ET

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It took 12 and a half innings before either team scored a run on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park but the SeaWolves prevailed on a walkoff home run for a 2-0 win over the Altoona Curve.

Both starting pitchers, Altoona's Bryan Morris and Erie's Brayan Villarreal were stellar in taking no-decisions. Morris went five allowing two hits with no walks and eight strikeouts. Villarreal, in his second Double-A start, went 7.2 innings, allowing four hits with no walks and eight strikeouts.

The only threat against Villarreal came in the eighth inning when Miles Durham led off with a double. Erie got out of the threat as Villarreal retired the next two and Zach Simons finished off the inning.

Simons would stay in the game and throw 2.1 innings of one-hit ball allowing a walk with two strikeouts.

Altoona threatened against Cory Hamilton in the top of the 13th. With two outs, Anthony Norman singled and stole second. Deik Scram made a shoe string catch on a fly ball off the bat of Chase d'Arnaud to send the game to the bottom of the 13th with no score.

In the bottom of the 13th, Altoona turned the ball over to reliever Derek Hankins. With one out, Alden Carrithers connected on a single up the middle putting the wining run on base for Cale Iorg. With Iorg hitting, Carrithers stole second, his second steal of the game. Iorg then crushed a game-winning, two-run home run giving the SeaWolves a 2-0 win in 13. The home run for Iorg was his first since June 22 against Trenton.

The walkoff was Erie's second against Altoona and it snapped a five-game losing streak to the Curve. The 'Wolves first win of the season came on a walk-off home run by Max St. Pierre against the Curve on April 18.

Erie and Altoona meet in the rubber game of the three game series on Wednesday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park. Righty Thad Weber (7-10, 3.85 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against lefty Justin Wilson (7-6, 3.15 ERA).

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'Wolves Drop Finale to Curve 6-3
07/28/2010 3:58 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped the rubber game of the three-game series to the Altoona Curve by a score of 6-3 at Jerry Uht Park.

Altoona struck first in the top of the first inning against Erie starter Thad Weber. Chase d'Arnaud led off the game with an infield single and he advanced to third on two stolen bases. The Curve got on the board on a sacrifice fly by Jordy Mercer, scoring d'Ardaud for 1-0 lead. Matt Hague then hit his 12th home run, a solo shot over the wall in left for a 2-0 lead. Altoona took a 4-0 lead when Miles Durham slammed a two-run home run, his seventh.

Erie struck back against Altoona starter Justin Wilson in the bottom of the first. With two outs, Cale Iorg was hit by a pitch and he moved into scoring position when Rawley Bishop walked. Billy Nowlin followed with an infield single and both Iorg and Bishop came home to score on a throwing error by Jose De Los Santos to make it 4-2.

Erie inched closer in the second. Chris White doubled with two outs and moved to third on a single by Alden Carrithers. Shawn Roof laid down a squeeze bunt scoring White, making it a one-run game at 4-3.

In the third, Altoona would plate two runs to go back ahead by three. Hague led off with a double and moved to third on a single by Hector Gimenez. A sacrifice fly from Durham scored Hague and a double by Brandon Jones scored Gimenez making it 6-3. Erie would get no closer.

Weber (7-11) took the loss allowing six runs on eight hits with four walks and four strikeouts.

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Late Long Balls Push Erie Over Binghamton
07/29/2010 11:12 PM ET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Offense Rolls as 'Wolves Win Two Straight
07/30/2010 11:10 PM ET

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For the second consecutive night, the SeaWolves brought out the bats as they took down the Binghamton Mets 11-8 in the second game of a four-game series at Jerry Uht Park.

The Mets jumped ahead 5-0 against Erie starter Anthony Shawler. In the first, Raul Reyes singled to start the game and advanced to second on a wild pitch. He scored on a single by Josh Satin for a 1-0 lead.

In the second, Marshall Hubbard led off with a double and scored on a one-out double from Jose Coronado. Shawler then hit Brahiam Maldonado to put two on. With two outs, Satin came through again with a two-run double for a 4-0 lead. Sean Ratliff singled home Satin with two outs for the five-run lead.

Erie responded in the bottom of the second against Binghamton starter Mike Antonini. Rawley Bishop led off and walked. Billy Nowlin and Kody Kaiser each singled loading the bases for Brian Pounds. Pounds put the SeaWolves on the board by connecting on a grand slam to left making it a one-run game at 5-4. The home run for Pounds was his fourth and it was the sixth Erie grand slam of the season.

In the third, the 'Wolves tied the game on an opposite-field, solo home run from Bishop.

Erie then took the lead in the fourth. Pounds and Jeff Kunkel each singled with one out and both came home to score on a Cale Iorg double down the left field line for a 7-5 advantage.

After building an 8-5 lead, Binghamton was able to score three to the game. In the sixth, Mike Nickeas and Maldanado each connected on solo home runs making it a one run game. In the eighth, with two outs, reliever Matt Hoffman walked the bases loaded and walked in the games tying run.

Erie came right back in the bottom of the seventh, with two outs, Pounds and Kunkel reached base on a fielder's choice and a single. Alden Carrithers laced a liner into left field and on an error by the left fielder Ratliff allowed the go-ahead runs to score for a 10-8 lead. Erie added a run in the eighth when Andy Dirks doubled home Brandon Douglas to make it 11-8.

Zach Simons (3-4) picked up the win tossing 1.1 innings of scoreless relief. Lester Oliveros struck out three in the ninth, earning his third save.

The 'Wolves and Mets meet in the third game of the four-game series on Saturday night at Jerry Uht Park...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Brooks Brown (8-7, 4.07 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against lefty Robert Carson (0-3, 9.60 ERA).

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'Wolves Fall in Series Finale to Mets
08/01/2010 4:47 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped the series finale to the Binghamton Mets on Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park by a score of 8-3.

Binghamton struck first in the third against Erie starter Brayan Villarreal when Kirk Nieuwenhuis doubled home Jonathan Malo for a 1-0 lead.

The Mets would go ahead 2-0 in the top of the fourth when Zach Lutz connected on his first of two home runs in the game.

The Howlers got on the board in the bottom of the fifth. With one out, Kody Kaiser singled and moved into scoring position on a base hit by Bryan Pounds. Kaiser came home to score on a two-out, RBI single by Alden Carrithers making it 2-1.

Binghamton took a 3-1 lead in the top of the seventh when Josh Satin scored on a bases loaded walk against reliever Luis Marte.

Erie again made it a one-run game in the bottom of the seventh when Pounds scored on Carrithers second RBI hit of the game. Erie would get no closer.

The Mets added a five spot in the eighth. Brahiam Maldonado led off with his 8th home run making it 4-1. Malo would score on a Satin base hit and Lutz would finish off the scoring with his second long ball making it 8-2.

Erie would get one back in the eighth to make it an 8-3 game as Andy Dirks slammed a solo home run, his 11th.

Villarreal (0-2) took the loss for Erie. He allowed two runs on five hits with three walks and five strikeouts in six innings of work.

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'Wolves Fall to Rock Cats in Series Opener
08/03/2010 8:56 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped the opener of a three-game series to the New Britain Rock Cats, 6-3 at New Britain Stadium on Tuesday night.

The Rock Cats struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Erie starter Duane Below. Ben Revere led off and was hit by a pitch. Estarlin de los Santos followed and connected on his first home run of the season. The two-run blast gave the Rock Cats a 2-0 lead.

The Cats extended their lead to 3-0 in the third when Joe Benson doubled home Mark Dolenc with two outs.

Erie got on the board in the top of the fifth against New Britain starter Kyle Gibson. Deik Scram led off the inning with a single to right. On a hit-and-run, Bryan Pounds connected on a double down the left field line, scoring Scram, making it a 3-1 game.

New Britain went back ahead by three runs in the last of the fifth when Dolenc slammed a two-out, solo home run over the wall in right. The solo blast, his third, made it 4-1.

The Rock Cats added a pair of insurance runs against reliever Rob Waite in the eighth. Benson tripled with one out. Chris Parmelee was then intentionally walked to set up a potential double play ball. Jeff Howell sent a bouncer down the line bringing home Benson on a groundout for a 5-1 lead. Steve Singleton then laced a liner into left and a Scram error allowed Parmelee to score from second making it a five-run game at 6-1.

Erie attempted to mount a comeback in the top of the ninth. Brandon Jones led off with a walk and was doubled home by Rawley Bishop to make it 6-2. Bishop would come home to score on a one out single by Scram, cutting the lead to three at 6-3. With two outs and Scram on second, Jeff Kunkel walked bringing the tying run to the plate. Pinch hitter Billy Nowlin flew out to right off of reliever Billy Bullock to end the game.

Below (3-11) took the loss despite going a season high 6.1 innings pitched. He allowed four runs on eight hits with no walks and three strikeouts. It was the first time June 3 that Below did not issue a walk. He is now 0-5 with three no-decisions in his last eight starts.

The SeaWolves and Rock Cats will meet in the middle game of the three game series at New Britain Stadium on Wednesday night...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Thad Weber (7-11, 4.07 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Bobby Lanigan (1-0, 2.55 ERA) <

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New Britain Takes Down Erie 13-6
08/04/2010 10:12 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped their third straight game as they fell to the New Britain Rock Cats, 13-6 on Wednesday night at New Britain Stadium.

The SeaWolves struck first in the top of the first inning against Rock Cats starter Bobby Lanigan. Cale Iorg led off the game with his 21st double of the season. Brandon Douglas followed with an RBI triple, giving the Howlers a 1-0 lead.

In the second, Billy Nowlin led off with an opposite-field double to the wall in right-center. Nowlin advanced to third and came home to score on a Deik Scram base hit to center for a 2-0 Erie advantage.

New Britain took the lead against Erie starter Thad Weber in the bottom of the second. Jeff Howel led off and connected on a solo home run, his first, to straight away center. Erik Lis followed with a single and Juan Portes turned Weber pitch into a two-run home run to left center, giving the 'Cats a 3-2 lead.

The Cats added to the lead in the third when Joe Benson led off with a single and scored on a one-out groundout by Erik Lis for a 4-2 lead.

In the fourth, Estarlin de los Santos tripled with two outs and score on an error by Brandon Jones in center making it 5-2 Rock Cats.

New Britain made it four straight scoring innings as they added a pair in the fifth, once again with two outs. Lis and Portes hit back-to-back singles and both came around to score on a Mark Dolenc double for a 7-2 lead.

Erie made it a 7-3 game in the top of the sixth when Jones led off with a walk and moved into scoring position on a Rawley Bishop single. On a throwing error by De Los Santos the shortstop, Jones scored.

In the seventh, the Rock Cats added to their lead. With one out, lefty Ramon Garcia gave up a double to Howell and a single to Lis. Portes tripled home the runners to make it 9-3. Portes scored on a Dolenc groundout for a seven-run lead at 10-3.

Erie made it a five-run game in the top of the eighth. Michael Bertram doubled with two outs and was doubled home by Nowlin. Nowlin scored on Scram's second hit of the night making it 10-5.

The 'Cats would score three in the bottom of the eighth against reliever Matt Hoffman, opening up an eight-run lead.

Erie got one more in the ninth but could get no closer than 13-6. Douglas brought home Iorg on his second extra-base hit of the game, a double.

Weber (7-12) took the loss, allowing seven runs on 10 hits with two walks and five strikeouts in five innings of work.

The 'Wolves and Rock Cats wrap up a three-game series on Thursday night at New Britain Stadium...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Anthony Shawler (2-2, 4.70 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against LHP Tyler Robertson (2-10, 5.06 ERA).

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'Wolves Avoid Sweep With 7-4 Win Over 'Cats
08/05/2010 10:13 PM ET

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The SeaWolves avoided a three-game sweep as they took down the New Britain Rock Cats 7-4 in the final game of a three-game series at New Britain Stadium.

The SeaWolves struck first in the top of the first inning against Rock Cats starter Tyler Robertson. On the first pitch of the game, Cale Iorg slammed his seventh home run over the wall in left center for a 1-0 lead. Brandon Douglas and Brandon Jones followed with consecutive singles and Rawley Bishop was hit by a pitch loading the bases. With one out, Kody Kaiser grounded to short and on an error by the shortstop Estarlin De Los Santos, Douglsa scored an all of the runners would be safe for a 2-0 Erie lead. Bryan Pounds then made it a 4-0 game with a two-run single, extending his hitting streak to eight straight games.

The Rock Cats got on the board in the bottom of the first. With one out, Erie starter Anthony Shawler hit Steve Singleton. Singleton advanced to third on a base hit by Chris Parmelee and came home to score on an Iorg error making it 4-1.

New Britain cut the lead in half in the third. Estarlin de los Santos led off and was hit by a pitch. He moved into scoring position on a single by Singleton and scored on Iorg's second error of the game.

The Howlers went back ahead by four in the top of the fourth. With one out, Douglas singled to left for his second base knock of the game. It was the fifth multiple hit game for Douglas since coming up from Lakeland. A walk to Jones put two on. With two outs, Billy Nowlin and Kaiser connected on back-to-back singles scoring a pair for a 6-2 lead.

The 'Cats would make it a three-run game in the sixth when Erik Lis led off and connected on a solo home run to right.

In the seventh, Chris Cates led off with a single and would move to scoring position on a single by Singleton. Parmelee hit a sacrifice fly to left, scoring Cates from third to make it a two-run game at 6-4.

In the top of the ninth, Erie would add an insurance run off of reliever Billy Bullock. Bishop doubled with one out and he came around to score on an RBI double by Nowlin making it 7-4.

Lester Oliveros came into the game in the bottom of the ninth inning, walked a pair but struck out three, including Parmelee to end the game, picking up his fifth save.

Shawler (3-2) earned his second win in the last three starts. He allowed four runs, two earned, on six hits with a walk and five strikeouts in seven innings of work. The seven innings equaled a season-high in innings pitched for the Erie righty.

The road trip continues for the SeaWolves on Friday night in Reading against the Phillies...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Brooks Brown (9-7, 4.19 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP J.C. Ramirez (3-2, 4.87 ERA).

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Brown Hurls Complete Game Shutout Against Reading
08/06/2010 9:56 PM ET

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The SeaWolves, behind Brooks Brown league leading fourth complete game, shut out the Reading Phillies 3-0 on Friday night at First Energy Stadium en route to their second straight win.

Erie got on the board in the top of the second against Reading starter J.C. Ramirez when Billy Nowlin led off and connected on a solo home run to left-center, his third, for a 1-0 lead. Erie would go on to load the bases in the inning but failed to score any more runs.

In the fourth, Bryan Pounds walked with one out bringing Jeff Kunkel to the plate. Kunkel connected on a two-run home run to right, his fourth, for a 3-0 lead.

The three runs would be enough for the Erie starter Brown. Reading would not get more than two baserunners on in an inning as Brown faced four over the minimum in the game. In the third, the Phillies got back-to-back two-out singles by Michael Spidale and Harold Garcia. Kunkel eliminated the threat as he threw out Spidale attempting to steal third. Kunkel was 2-for-2 in the game throwing out would be base stealers.

In the fifth, the Phils would again get two on with a Kyle Overbeck base hit and a hit batter in Tuffy Gosewisch. Brown induced a 6-4-3 double play to end the inning.

Brown would face one over the minimum over the final three innings of the game. In the ninth, Spidale led off and grounded out to Pounds for the first out. Harold Garcia singled for his second hit of the game. With a man on, Timo Perez flew out to left. With two down, left fielder Brandon Jones made a game-ending diving catch off the bat of Tagg Bozied, preserving the shutout and the win.

Brown (10-7) becomes Erie's first 10-game winner since Josh Rainwater in 2008. He went the distance allowing six hits with a walk and four strikeouts. It was Brown's second complete game shutout and with four complete games, he is now tied with Seth Etherton (1999) and Randy Leek (2001) for third all-time in SeaWolves history. The all-time leader in complete games for Erie was Brian Cooper who threw six in 1999.

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SeaWolves Take Down Phils 8-4 For Third Straight Win
08/07/2010 10:17 PM ET

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The SeaWolves took down the Reading Phillies 8-4 on Saturday night at First Energy Stadium to win their third straight and second straight over Reading.

The SeaWolves jumped ahead in the top of the first against Reading starter Michael Cisco. Cale Iorg, for the second time in the last three games, led off and homered on the first pitch of the game. The solo shot, his eighth, put the 'Wolves up 1-0.

Erie added four runs in the second. Bryan Pounds extended his hitting streak to 10 straight games as he led off with his fifth home run for a 2-0 lead. Jeff Kunkel followed with a double and Alden Carrithers walked putting two on. With one out, Kody Kaiser slammed a monster home run, his third, to right center, making it 5-0.

In the fourth, the 'Wolves added two more runs, both scoring with two outs to put the lead at 7-0. Iorg singled to right bringing Kaiser to the plate. Kaiser hit a bloop single into shallow right and with heads up baserunning, Iorg scored from first. Brandon Jones then doubled home Kaiser for the second run of the inning. Kaiser would finish the day with a season-high four hits and four RBI.

Reading got on the board and knocked out Erie starter Brayan Villarreal in the bottom of the fourth. John Suomi led off with a single and moved to second on a wild pitch. Cody Overbeck walked putting on a pair for Tuffy Gosewisch. Gosewisch doubled home the baserunners making it a 7-2 game. Gosewisch came around to score on a one-out single by Michael Spidale cutting the Erie lead down to four at 7-3. With runners on first and second, reliever Jose Ortega retired the final two hitters of the inning, ending the Reading threat.

The 'Wolves went back ahead by five runs in the top of the fifth. Deik Scram singled with one out and stole second. With two outs, Kunkel singled to left making it an 8-3 game.

Reading would score one run in the bottom of the eighth against reliever Luis Marte when Spidale singled home Gosewisch making it an 8-4 game. The Phillies would get no closer. Reliever Rob Waite shut the door in the ninth working a 1-2-3 innings, preserving the Erie win.

Villarreal took the no-decision allowing three runs on six hits with three walks and two strikeouts in 3.1 innings of work. It was his shortest outing as a SeaWolf.

Ortega (1-0) earned the win in relief. He worked 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit with a walk and two strikeouts.

The SeaWolves have hit five home runs in the first two games of the series and of the 11 runs Erie has scored, eight have come via the long ball.

The SeaWolves will go for the series sweep of the Phillies on Sunday night at First Energy Stadium...6:05 First Pitch. Lefty Duane Below (3-11, 5.01 ERA) takes the mound for the SeaWolves against RHP Drew Naylor (9-7, 4.29 ERA).

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Below Strong As 'Wolves Sweep Phillies
08/08/2010 9:01 PM ET

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The SeaWolves won their fourth straight game completing a three-game sweep of the Reading Phillies on Sunday night at First Energy Stadium by a score of 9-4.

Erie struck first against Reading starter Drew Naylor in the top of the third inning. Andy Bouchie and Alden Carrithers began the inning with back-to-back singles. A Cale Iorg sacrifice bunt moved the runners into scoring position for Brandon Doulgas. Douglas lined a two-run single passed third baseman Cody Overbeck for a 2-0 Erie lead. Douglas came home to score on a Billy Nowlin opposite-field double for a 3-0 lead.

Erie would add to its lead in the top of the fourth. Bryan Pounds extended his hitting streak to 11 consecutive games with a leadoff single. With one out, Bouchie came up with his second hit, a ground rule double to right, putting runners on second and third for Carrithers. Carrithers lined a double over the head of centerfielder Michael Spidale, scoring Pounds and Bouche for a 5-0 lead. After an Iorg walk, Douglas brought home two more runs with his second hit of the game, a two-run double making it 7-0.

Reading got on the board against Erie starter Duane Below in the bottom of the fourth. Harold Garcia reached on a fielder's choice and moved into scoring position on a double by Kevin Mahar. Tagg Bozied grounded out, scoring Garcia, cutting the lead down to six at 7-1. Below would get through the inning with no further damage as the Phils left two on base.

In the sixth, Erie would take its largest lead of the game at eight runs. Carrithers led with his third hit of the game as he connected on a solo home run, his first, making it 8-1. With one out, Douglas tripled for his third hit of the game. Douglas came home to score on a Brandon Jones groundout making it 9-1.

The Phillies plated three runs in the eighth inning against reliever Matt Hoffman, closing the Erie lead down to five runs. Keoni DeRenne and Mahar each walked. Bozied lifted an opposite-field home run to right making it 9-4.

Reading would get no closer as Lester Oliveros tossed a scoreless ninth with three strikeouts, preserving the win.

Below (4-11) picked up the win, his first since June 20. Below had been 0-5 with three no-decisions in his last eight starts. The Erie lefty allowed a run on three hits with two walks and five strikeouts in 5.2 innings of work. Below has worked at least 5.2 innings in three consecutive starts.

The sweep for the SeaWolves was their third on the season and first since July 5-8 over Bowie. It was also Erie's first sweep against a team other than the Baysox.

The 'Wolves are off on Monday and begin a three-game series against the New Britain Rock Cats on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park...7:05 First Pitch.

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Weber Goes The Distance as 'Wolves Win 5 Straight
08/10/2010 10:56 PM ET

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The SeaWolves, behind a complete game performance from starter Thad Weber, won their fifth consecutive game as they took down the New Britain Rock Cats 7-1 on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park.

Erie struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Rock Cats starter Bobby Lanigan. With two outs, Brandon Jones walked to extend the inning for Rawley Bishop. Bishop fell behind in the count before sending a single up the middle putting two on for Billy Nowlin. Nowlin doubled high off the wall in straight away center, clearing the bases for a 2-0 Erie lead. Nowlin came home to score on a Bryan Pounds base hit making it 3-0. The hit for Pounds was his first of three and it extended his hitting streak to 12 consecutive games.

The 'Wolves would add to the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Kody Kaiser led off the inning and belted his fourth home run over the wall in right for a 4-0 lead. Pounds followed with a single and he came home on a two-out single by Brandon Douglas for a 5-0 advantage.

In the seventh, Nowlin led off and was hit by a pitch. He advanced to second on a Kaiser groundout and came home on a Pounds RBI hit to right. All three of Pounds hits in the game went opposite field for his second three-hit game of the year. The RBI knock put the Howlers up 6-0.

Erie would finish up their scoring in the eighth as Cale Iorg connected on a leadoff, solo home run, his ninth and third in the last five games for a 7-0 lead.

The story of the night was the Weber who allowed just five hits in the game, three to Evan Bigley who was making his Double-A debut. It was Bigley who ended Weber's shutout bid in the ninth inning with a two-out, solo home run making it 7-1.

Weber (8-12) struck out a season-high eight hitters as the tossed his second complete game of the season. It was the fourth time that Weber, the league leader in innings pitched, went at least eight innings in a game. He has worked at least five in all 23 of his starts.

The SeaWolves look to equal their longest winning streak of the season as they take on the Rock Cats in the middle game of the series on Wednesday night...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Anthony Shawler (3-2, 4.48 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against lefty Tyler Robertson (2-11, 5.12 ERA).

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'Wolves Rally To Win Sixth Consecutive Game
08/11/2010 10:39 PM ET

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The SeaWolves rallied with a three-run eighth inning as they took down the New Britain Rock Cats 7-6 on Wednesday night at Jerry Uht Park, winning their sixth consecutive game.

The Rock Cats got on the board first in the top of the third against Erie starter Anthony Shawler. Chris Cates led off with a single to right and Joe Benson followed with a two-run home run, his 19th for a 2-0 lead. With one out, Steve Singleton walked and moved to third on a double by Chris Parmelee. Evan Bigley grounded out, scoring Singleton making it 3-0 Cats.

Erie came right back in the last of the third against Rock Cats starter Tyler Robertson. Shawn Roof led off and walked. Alden Carrithers followed with a base hit putting a pair on for Brandon Douglas. Douglas lined an opposite-field, two-run double, cutting the lead down to a run at 3-2. Douglas advanced to third on a Kody Kaiser single and scored on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Rawley Bishop, tying the game.

New Britain regained the lead in the fifth. Singleton doubled with one out and came home to score on a Parmelee double making it 4-3.

In the sixth, Mark Dolence led off with a solo home run making it 5-3 'Cats. Later in the inning, Cates walked, stole second and scored on a two-out single by Portes for a three-run advantage at 6-3.

The 'Wolves got one back in the bottom of the sixth. Bishop led off and struck out but reached on a wild pitch. He advanced to second on a Billy Nowlin groundout and came home to score on a Bryan Pounds base knock to make it a two-run game at 6-4. The single extended Pounds hit streak to a season-best 13 consecutive games.

In the eighth, the Rock Cats stuck with reliever Carlos Gutierrez who tossed a scoreless seventh. Kaiser led off with a single and advanced to second on a passed ball. Bishop singled to put runners on the corners with no outs for Nowlin. Nowlin singled home Kasier making it a one-run game. Pounds then sacrificed the runners into scoring position for Deik Scram. Scram was intentionally walked, loading the bases and setting up a potential inning-ending double play. Pinch hitter Brandon Jones would have none of that was he laced a two-run double down the right field line, bringing in the go-ahead run across, giving Erie its first lead of the night at 7-6.

In the top of the ninth, the 'Wolves turned to Lester Oliveros who worked a scoreless inning, picking up his sixth save in as many chances.

Cory Hamilton (3-1) earned the win tossing a scoreless inning in relief. The Erie pen held New Britain scoreless over the final 3.2 innings.

Shawler took the no-decision allowing six runs on 11 hits with two walks and four strikeouts.

The six-game win streak matches Erie's longest of the season, which was six games April 23-29.

The 'Wolves will go for a series sweep and a season-high seven straight wins in the series finale against the Rock Cats on Thursday...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Brooks Brown (10-7, 3.85 ERA) against righty Chris Province (5-4, 4.88 ERA).

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Erie Wins Seventh Straight With Sweep Of Cats
08/12/2010 11:05 PM ET

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The SeaWolves remained the hottest team in the Eastern League as they swept away the New Britian Rock Cats, 6-1 with their seventh consecutive victory on Thursday night at Jerry Uht Park.

The Rock Cats struck first in the top of the first inning against Erie starter Brooks Brown. Joe Benson led off with a single and moved into scoring position on an error. Benson came around to score on a Chris Parmelee base hit to make it 1-0 New Britain.

Erie tied the game in the bottom of the second against New Britain starter Chris Province. Rawley Bishop led off and doubled down the left field line. With the bases loaded, Jeff Kunkel singled home Bishop making it a 1-1 game.

In the third, Alden Carrithers led off with a double and with one out Brandon Jones walked. Bishop came to the plate and put the SeaWolves ahead with a three-run home run to left for a 4-1 lead. The home run was the seventh for Bishop and the 'Wolves would never look back.

In the fifth, Brandon Douglas led off with a double and would come home to score on a error with Billy Nowin sending a bouncer to short making it 5-1.

Erie added a final run in the eighth. Bryan Pounds led off and drew a walk. He advanced to second on a Kunkel groundout and to third on a Shawn Roof groundout. Pounds scored on a Carrithers base hit to right for a 6-1 Erie lead. Pounds finished the night 0-for-3 and his 13-game hit streak came to an end.

Luis Marte shut the door by striking out the side in the ninth, preserving the win and the sweep.

Brown (11-7) allowed a run in seven hits with a walk and a strikeout in 6.2 innings of work. It was his third straight win and the righty has now won three of his last four. His career-high 11th win ties him for seventh all-time with Randy Leek who won 11 in 2001.

The seven-game win streak is the longest of the season for the Howlers who will look to make it eight straight on Friday night against Bowie...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Brayan Villarreal (0-2, 2.74 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Chorye Spoone (7-5, 3.70 ERA).

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'Wolves Walkoff in 10 For Eighth Straight Win
08/14/2010 12:03 AM ET

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The SeaWolves continued their winning ways as the club remained the hottest team in the league, winning their eighth consecutive game with a 10-9 victory in 10 innings over the Bowie Baysox.

The Baysox struck first in the marathon in the top of the first inning against Erie starter Brayan Villarreal when Ryan Adams connected on a one-out, solo home run to left for a 1-0 Bowie lead.

Erie struck back in the bottom of the first when Brandon Douglas led off with a double and scored on a two-out single up the middle by Rawley Bishop base hit, tying the game at 1-1.

Bowie regained the lead in the top of the second when Caleb Joseph led off with a solo home run to center for a 2-1 lead.

The Baysox added to their lead in the top of the fifth, knocking Villarreal out of the game. Jonathan Tucker led off and reached on a Cale Iorg error. Carlos Rojas blooped in a single putting runners on the corners for Xavier Avery. Avery lifted a sacrifice fly to left, scoring Tucker for a 3-1 lead. After a walk to Ryan Adams, Tyler Henson homered to left for a 6-1 Bowie advantage.

The 'Wolves came right back in the bottom half of the inning. Alden Carrithers and Cale Iorg hit back-to-back singles to start the inning. With one out, Brandon Jones walked loading the bases for Bishop. Bishop doubled to left, scoring Carrithers and Iorg, cutting the Bowie lead in half. Deik Scram then doubled home Jones and Bishop making it a one-run game at 6-5.

In the sixth, Jeff Kunkel singled with one out to get the inning started. A Carrithers base hit moved Kunkel into scoring position. With two outs and Kunkel on third, a wild pitch brought the tying run home.

The Baysox went back ahead in the top of the seventh. Avery walked and Adams singled putting two on for Henson. Henson doubled home Avery for a 7-6 lead. With runners on second and third, Joseph singled home both Adams and Henson for a 9-6 lead.

Once again, the 'Wolves came right back in the next half inning. Bishop singled with one out. With two outs, Kody Kaiser walked putting two on for Bryan Pounds. Pounds doubled home Bishop making it 9-7. Kunkel then tied the game with a two-run single scoring Kaiser and Pounds.

The game would remain tied until the bottom of the 10th inning. With one out, Douglas doubled down the left field line for his second hit of the game. Jones was intentionally walked to set up a potential double play. Bishop walked, loading the bases for Deik Scram. The Baysox summoned lefty Chad Thall to face the lefty Scram. Erie countered with righty Billy Nowlin. Nowlin worked a 3-1 count and eventually drew the bases-loaded walk, scoring Douglas for the games winning run. Lester Oliveros (1-1) earned the win tossing a scoreless top of the 10th.

The Howlers and Baysox will meet in the middle game of the series on Saturday night at Jerry Uht Park...7:05 First Pitch. Lefty Duane Below (4-11, 4.82 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Eddie Gamboa (4-4, 3.50 ERA).

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Win Streak Ends At Eight With Loss to Bowie
08/15/2010 1:09 AM ET

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Erie's season-best eight game winning streak came to an end on Saturday night with a 10-4 loss to the Bowie Baysox at Jerry Uht Park.

The Howlers struck first in the bottom of the second against Bowie starter Eddie Gamboa. Rawley Bishop led off with a double and came home to score on a Billy Nowlin base hit for a 1-0 lead.

The Baysox came right back in the top of the third against Erie starter Duane Below. Greg Miclat and Carlos Rojas each singled starting the inning. Xavier Avery and Ryan Adams each singled scoring a pair of runs giving the Baysox a 2-1 advantage. With two outs, Joe Mahoney singled home Avery for a 3-1 Bowie lead.

Bowie extended its lead in the top of the fourth. Miclat led off with a single and Rojas walked. With one out, Adams singled home both baserunners for a 5-1 lead.

In the fifth, a solo home run by Steve Lerud put the Baysox ahead 6-1. In the sixth, Bowie would go ahead 7-1 when Brandon Waring drew a bases loaded walk.

The 'Wolves closed the gap in the bottom of the sixth. With one out, Brandon Douglas and Brandon Jones each had back-to-back singles. Bishop followed with a three-run home run, his ninth, making it a 7-4 game.

Bowie would go back ahead by a score of 10-4 in the eighth with a two-run home run by Joel Guzman and a solo blast by Mahoney.

Below (4-12) took the loss allowing six runs on nine hits with two walks and five strikeouts in 4.2 innings of work.

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Bishop Powers SeaWolves to Series Win
08/15/2010 5:35 PM ET

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The SeaWolves took down the Bowie Baysox in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park by a final of 3-2. Erie has now won nine of its last 10 games.

The 'Wolves struck first in the top of the second inning when Rawley Bishop connected on a solo home run, his ninth, off of Bowie starter Steve Johnson for a 1-0 lead. Bishop has homered in two straight and in three of his last four games.

In the second, Alden Carrithers led off and doubled to right. Johnson walked Brandon Douglas and Kody Kaiser each with one out, loading the bases for Bishop. Bishop drew a bases loaded walk, scoring Carrithers for a 2-0 lead.

Erie starter Thad Weber held the Baysox scoreless for the first 4.2 innings of the game. Steve Lerud snapped a string of 13 consecutive hitters retired by Weber with a two-out, solo home run in the top of the fifth, cutting the Erie lead in half a 2-1.

In the seventh, Joe Mahoney singled with one out and Weber would walk the bases loaded. Reliever Luis Marte walked Carlos Rojas, brining home the tying run in Mahoney.

The game remained nodded at 2-2 until the bottom of the 10th. Brandon Douglas extended his hitting streak to seven consecutive games when he led off with a single to left. Kaiser followed by laying down a sacrifice bunt. An alert Douglas saw no Baysox player covering third base and moved from first to third on the bunt. Bishop then won the game with a base hit to left, giving the 'Wolves a 3-2 win. The RBI for Bishop was his third of the game.

Marte (2-2) picked up the win tossing 3.1 scoreless innings allowing two hits with a walk and five strikeouts.

Weber took the no-decision allowing two runs on three hits with three walks in 6.2 innings of work. He struck out a career-high 11 hitters.

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SeaWolves Rally To Stun Senators in 10
08/17/2010 9:15 PM ET

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The SeaWolves trailed by two in the ninth inning on Tuesday night at Metro Bank Park but rallied to take down the Harrisburg Senators 4-3 in 10 innings. It was the third time in the last four games the 'Wolves won a game in 10.

Erie starter Anthony Shawler held Harrisburg scoreless for the first four innings of the game. In the bottom of the fifth, Michael Burgess, in his Double-A debut, connected on a solo home run for his first hit, putting the Sens ahead 1-0. Josh Johnson followed with a single and he advanced to third on a double by Tim Pahuta. An Edgardo Baez sacrifice fly to center scored Johnson for a 2-0 lead.

The SeaWolves could get nothing started against Senators starter Brad Peacock. Peacock held the 'Wolves hitless until the seventh when Brandon Jones broke up the no-no with single up the middle. Erie would get two on base before Peacock induced an inning-ending groundout.

The Senators took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the seventh when Burgess homered for the second time off of Shawler.

Erie got on the board against reliever Chuck James in the eighth. Jeff Kunkel walked with one out and moved into scoring position on an Alden Carrithers base hit. With two outs, Jones singled to right, scoring Kunkel making it 3-1.

In the ninth, the Howlers would tie the game against reliever Cole Kimball. Kody Kaiser walked with one out and Bryan Pounds singled putting two on for Kunkel. Kunkel grounded to second but on a bobbled ball, the second baseman Stephen Lombardozzi could only get the runner at first. With runners on second and third, a wild pitch with Carrithers batting scored Kaiser making it a one-run game at 3-2. Carrithers sent a bouncer to Lombardozzi at second and beat out the throw after the second baseman bobbled the ball. The error allowed Pounds to score, tying the game at 3-3.

In the 10th, the 'Wolves would face Orlando Hernandez who had yet to give up a run in two outings as a Senator. Brandon Douglas extended his hitting streak to eight straight games with a double to the left-field gap. Douglas advanced to third on a groundout by Jones. Rawley Bishop sent a slow roller towards the first baseman Chris Marrero, Marrero came to the plate but overthrew the catcher, allowing Douglas to score the go-ahead run.

Lester Olivers allowed the tying run to reach with two outs in the bottom of the 10th before striking out Lombardozzi ending the game, picking up his seventh save.

Jay Voss (2-3) earned the win in his first game since being called back up from Lakeland. Voss worked 0.2 scoreless innings with a strikeout.

The 'Wolves, after starting the season 0-7, have now won five straight extra innings games.

Erie and Harrisburg meet in the middle game of the series on Wednesday night at Metro Bank Park...7:00 First Pitch. Righty Brooks Brown (11-7, 3.70 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against lefty Tom Milone (9-5, 2.95 ERA).

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Brown Struggles as 'Wolves Fall to Sens
08/18/2010 9:45 PM ET

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The Senators scored early and often as they snapped the SeaWolves two-game win streak in the middle game of a three-game series on Wednesday night at Metro Bank Park.

The Senators struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Erie starter Brooks Brown. Josh Johnson singled to right with one out. With two outs, Chris Marrero connected on a two-run home run to left for a 2-0 Harrisburg lead. The home run was the 15th of the season for Marrero.

The Sens added a pair in the fourth. Ofilio Castro singled with one out and Tim Pahuta turned on a pitch an nailed a two-run home run to right. Pahuta's ninth home run gave the Senators a 4-0 lead.

The story of the night was the Harrisburg starter Tom Milone. Milone struck out a career-high 13 in 6.2 innings of work. The lone run Erie scored in the game came in the fifth. Alden Carrithers doubled with one out and moved to third on a single by Brandon Douglas. The single by Douglas extended his hitting streak to nine straight games. Carrithers came around to score on a two-out double by Brandon Jones. Jones, who had two hits in the opener of the series, had three in the losing effort on Wednesday. With runners on second and third, Milone got out of the inning with no further damage. Erie would get no closer.

In the fifth, the Senators loaded the bases with a single by Marrero, a double by Michael Burgess and a one-out intentional walk by to Pahuta. Devin Ivany brought home a pair with a double down the left field line for a 6-1 Harrisburg edge. Brad Coon grounded out to second, scoring Pahuta for a 7-1 lead.

In the sixth, Jesus Valdez connected on a one-out, solo home run off of reliever Ramon Garcia for an 8-1 lead.

In the eighth, Harrisburg would add two more against Garcia on a two-run single by Marrero who finished the day with four hits and four RBI.

Brown (11-8) allowed seven runs on 10 hits with two walks and two strikeouts in 4.1 innings of work. The loss snapped Brown's three-game winning streak and it was the most runs he has allowed in a game since June 6 when he allowed nine in a loss to Bowie.

The 'Wolves and Senators meet in the rubber game of the three-game series on Thursday night at Metro Bank Park...7:00 First Pitch. Lefty Duane Below (4-12, 5.12 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Ryan Tatusko (0-1, 3.38 ERA).

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SeaWolves Take Down Senators 5-3 For Series Win
08/19/2010 9:49 PM ET

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The SeaWolves took down the Harrisburg Senators in the rubber game of a three-game series at Metro Bank Park with a 5-3 win on Thursday night.

The Senators struck first in the bottom of the first for the second straight night. Erie starter Duane Below gave up back-to-back singles to Steve Lombardozzi and Josh Johnson putting two on base. Jesus Valdez followed a single, scoring Lombardozzi for a 1-0 lead.

The 'Wolves tied the game in the top of the third. Bryan Pounds led off and was hit by a pitch by Harrisburg starter Garrett Mock. With two outs, Brandon Douglas singled home Pounds making it a 1-1 game. The hit for Douglas extended his hitting streak to 10 consecutive games.

The Sens regained the lead in the third. Johnson singled to left with one out and he came home on a Valdez two-run home run for a 3-1 lead. The homer for Valdez was his ninth.

In the fifth, the SeaWolves would take their first lead of the game. Andy Bouchie and Alden Carrithers each singled to put a pair on for Cale Iorg. Iorg tattooed his 10th home run of the season over the wall in left center giving Erie a 4-3 lead.

The 'Wolves added an insurance run in the eighth against reliever Hassan Pena. Brandon Jones led off with a single and moved into scoring position on a Rawley Bishop base hit. The hit for Bishop was his third. Billy Nowlin doubled down the right field line, scoring Jones for a 5-3 Erie edge.

The Erie bullpen was lights out in relief of Below. Three relievers, Rob Waite, Cory Hamilton and Lester Oliveros combined to hold the Senators hitless over the final 3.2 innings of the contest. Oliveros worked a 1-2-3 ninth with back-to-back strikeouts, picking up his eighth save. He is now eight-for-eight in save opportunities.

Below (5-12) allowed three runs on six hits with a walk and five strikeouts in 5.1 innings of work. Below has now earned wins in two of his last three starts.

The win also gave the 'Wolves the season series victory over the Senators. Erie has now won four consecutive series.

Erie returns home on Friday night to take on the Reading Phillies...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Thad Weber (8-12, 4.11 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Mike Cisco (3-8, 5.18 ERA).

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Weber and Pounds Lead 'Wolves Passed Phillies
08/20/2010 11:10 PM ET

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The SeaWolves won their second consecutive game as they took down the Reading Phillies 5-3 in the series opener on Friday night at Jerry Uht Park.

The Phillies struck first in the top of the second against Erie starter Thad Weber. Kevin Mahar and John Suomi hit back-to-back singles putting runners on the corners. With one out, Freddy Galvis hit a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Mahar for a 1-0 lead.

Erie came right back against Reading starter Mike Cisco in the bottom of the second. Rawley Bishop led off with a single to right and he stole second for his fourth steal of the season. With two outs, Bryan Pounds nailed a two-run home run, his sixth, to left for a 2-1 Erie advantage.

The 'Wolves added two more in the fourth. Deik Scram led off with a double and moved to third on an error. Pounds singled home Scram for a 3-1 lead, picking up his third RBI of the game. A series of three more Reading errors allowed Erie to pick up anther run to make it 4-1.

In the sixth, the 'Wolves went ahead 5-1. With two outs and John Murrian on first, Mat Mansilla singled to right and on the fifth Reading error by Timo Perez, Murrian scored from first.

Reading would get two back in the top of the eighth. With one out, Harold Garcia singled and scored on a Perez double. Perez came home to score on a Tagg Bozied base hit making it 5-3. Jose Ortega came in and got the final out of the inning.

In the ninth, Lester Oliveros came in and shut the door with three strikeouts, earning his ninth save in as many chances.

Weber (9-12) earned the win allowing three runs on eight hits with no walks and seven strikeouts. He has now worked at least five innings in all 25 of his starts this season and leads the league with 167.2 innings pitched.

The 'Wolves will look for their third consecutive win on Saturday night against the Phillies...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Brayan Villarreal (0-2, 3.95 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Drew Naylor (9-9, 5.14 ERA).

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SeaWolves Split Double Dip...Win Series
By Ian Lampe
08/22/2010 5:33 PM ET

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The SeaWolves split a doubleheader with the Reading Phillies, losing the first game 5-3 and winning the second game 3-2, taking the weekend series.

In game one, the Phillies struck first as Harold Garcia doubled on the game's first pitch, advanced to third on a wild pitch, and came in to score on Timo Perez's sacrifice fly.

The Howlers would respond in the bottom of the first as Brandon Douglas singled, got to second when Rawley Bishop was hit by a pitch, and came in to score on a Billy Nowlin RBI single.

Reading immediately struck back in the second. Tuffy Gosewisch brought in two unearned runs with his Double, as Cody Overbeck (Fielding Error on Alden Carrithers) and Freddy Galvis came in to score.

The R-Phils would add on to their lead in the third inning as Tagg Bozied drove a solo home run into right centerfield, making the score 4-1.

Reading would get some insurance in the fifth inning as Bozied led off with a double, advanced to third on John Suomi's single, and came in to score on Cody Overbeck's RBI double.

Erie would answer in the bottom of the third inning as Rawley Bishop's RBI single allowed Brandon Douglas to come in to score and make the score 5-3. However, the rally wasn't enough as the R-Phils' pitching held on from there on out.

Phillies Starter Drew Naylor (10-9) got the win in Game 1, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on four hits with three walks and two strikeouts. Reliever Justin De Fratus would pick up his fourth save on the season, going 1 2/3 innings and giving up one earned run on two hits, no walks, and one strikeout.

SeaWolves starter Brayan Villarreal (0-3) remained winless in Erie, as he went 5 1/3 innings giving up five runs (three earned) on six hits, no walks, and three strikeouts.

GAME TWO

Erie would lead off Game 2 with Alden Carrithers getting aboard with a single. He advanced to second on Brandon Douglas' walk, and came home to score on a fielding error on Kevin Nelson who was unable to get Brandon Jones on a groundout.Later in the first inning, Jones would come into score when Rawley Bishop hit into a double play.

Reading would answer in the second inning as Tagg Bozied led off with a double, advanced to third on Kevin Mahar's single, and came in to score on a John Suomi sacrifice fly.

In the fourth, the R-Phils tied the game as Michael Spidale led off the inning by getting to second on an error by Bryan Pounds. Bozied's RBI single would allow Spidale to come in for the score.

However, the Howlers answered the call in the bottom of the fourth inning. Bishop would lead off the inning with a single and would come in to score on Pounds' RBI double, helping them regain the lead 3-2. From there, Erie's pitching would shut down any comeback attempt from Reading.

SeaWolves reliever Anthony Shawler (4-2) would get the win in Game 2, going three innings while giving up one unearned run on two hits, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Lester Oliveros picked up his tenth save of the season, going one inning with no hits or runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Phillies starter Tyson Brummett (1-2) got the loss as he went 3 1/3 innings, giving up five runs (three earned) on three hits, one walk, and one strikeout.

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'Wolves Drop Series Opener in Altoona
08/23/2010 8:58 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped the series opener to the Altoona Curve on Monday night at Blair County Ballpark by a score of 5-1.

Altoona struck for four runs in the bottom of the first inning against SeaWolves starter Brooks Brown. Chase d'Arnaud led off and walked. He moved into scoring position on a Josh Harrison single. Andrew Lambo connected on a single to right, scoring both baserunners for a 2-0 Altoona lead. Matt Hague followed with a double putting runners on second and third for Jordy Mercer. Mercer lined a single to right, scoring Lambo and Hague for a 4-0 lead. Brown would exit after the first inning.

In the second, Anthony Norman led off and doubled against reliver Rob Waite. He moved to third on a d'Arnaud groundout. Harrison grounded to shortstop Brandon Douglas. On the play, a Douglas error allowed Norman to score for a 5-0 lead.

Erie cut into the Curve lead in the top of the sixth against Jeff Locke. Bryan Pounds tripled with two outs and he came home to score on a John Murrian double. The RBI was Murrian's first and it made it a 5-1 game. The 'Wolves would get no closer. They would get two runs on in the seventh and ninth innings but fail to score.

Brown (11-9) took the loss for the 'Wolves allowing four runs on four hits in one inning of work.

The Erie bullpen held Altoona to a run on three hits over the final seven frames. The run allowed by Waite in the second was unearned. Jay Voss and Cory Hamilton went the final three innings, keeping the deficit at four.

The 'Wolves and Curve play the middle game of the three game series on Tuesday night at Blair County Ballpark...7:00 First Pitch. Lefty Duane Below (5-12, 5.12 ERA) has won two of his last three starts and will take the mound for Erie against RHP Jared Hughes (12-7, 4.34 ERA).

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Altoona Comes Back to Beat Erie
08/24/2010 8:41 PM ET

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The SeaWolves dropped the middle game of a three-game series to the Altoona Curve on Tuesday night at Blair County Ballpark 6-5 after letting a ninth inning lead slip away.

Altoona struck first in the bottom of the first inning against Erie starter Duane Below. Chase d'Arnaud led off and walked. After consecutive strikeouts, Below walked Matt Hague extending the inning for Jordy Mercer. Mercer lined a double to the corner in left, plating d'Ardaud and Hague for a 2-0 Altoona lead. Altoona has now scored six first innings runs in the series.

The 'Wolves responded in the second against Altoona starter Jared Hughes. Bryan Pounds led off with a single and advanced to second on a wild pitch. With two outs, Kyle Peter came up with his first Double-A hit, a run scoring single bringing home Pounds, making it a one-run game at 2-1.

Altoona went back ahead by two in the bottom of the seventh against reliever Cory Hamilton. Miles Durham and Yung-Chi Chen connected on back-to-back singles putting runners on the corners. Jose De Los Santos hit into a fielder's choice, scoring Durham for a 3-1 Altoona edge.

In the top of the eighth, Erie would respond against reliever Bryan Morris. Alden Carrithers walked, Brandon Douglas singled for his second hit and Brandon Jones walked loading the bases with no outs for Rawley Bishop. Bishop, who had been 0-for-7 in the series, laced a double down the left field line. Carrithers and Douglas scored but Jones was thrown out at the plate. With tow outs, Pounds connected on his third hit of the game, an RBI single to give the 'Wolves a 4-3 lead. John Murrian followed with an RBI triple off the wall in center for a 5-3 'Wolves lead.

Altoona got one back against reliever Matt Hoffman in the eighth. Hague doubled with one out and scored on a Mercer base hit to center making it a 5-4 game.

Altoona would complete the comeback in the bottom of the ninth against Lester Oliveros. With one out, d'Arnaud walked, stole second and got to third on a throwing error by Murrian. Harrison was hit by a pitch putting runners on the corners. After Harrison stole second, the 'Wolves intentionally walked Andrew Lambo loading the bases. With Matt Hague hitting, an Oliveros balk scored d'Arnaud, tying the game at 5-5. Altoona won the game on a Mercer single to center, scoring Harrison for a 6-5 win.

Oliveros (1-2) had not allowed a run in eight consecutive outings heading into Tuesday nights game. It was his first blown save of the season.

Below took the no-decision allowing two runs on four hits with two walks and five strikeouts in 5.1-plus innings of work. It was the fifth time in the last six starts where Below worked into the sixth inning.

Erie will look to salvage the final game of the series on Wednesday night at Blair County Ballpark...7:05 First Pitch. Lefty Adam Wilk makes his Double-A debut for the 'Wolves against LHP Justin Wilson (10-6, 3.08 ERA).

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Wilk Baffles Curve in Double-A Debut
08/25/2010 9:06 PM ET

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The SeaWolves, behind a stellar Double-A debut by lefty Adam Wilk, took down the Altoona Curve 3-1, avoiding a sweep on Wednesday night at Blair County Ballpark.

The SeaWolves struck first in the top of the second inning against Altoona starter Justin Wilson. Billy Nowlin snapped a three-game hitless streak with a leadoff single. Kyle Peter singled after back-to-back strikeouts putting runners on the corners for Alden Carrithers. Carrithers singled to left, scoring Nowlin for a 1-0 lead.

The Howlers extended the lead in the fourth. Nowlin led off with a single for his second hit of the game and got to second on an error by Jim Negrych in left. Andy Bouchie doubled down the left field line, scoring Nowlin for a 2-0 lead. Bouchie would later come home to score on an error to make it 3-0.

Altoona broke up the shutout in the bottom of the ninth against Lester Oliveros. Chase d'Arnaud led off, walked and advanced to second on a stolen base. With one out, Andrew Lambo doubled home d'Arnaud making it a two-run game at 3-1. Oliveros then induced back-to-back game ending groundouts from Matt Hague and Jordy Mercer ending the game, picking up his 11th save.

The story of the night was Wilk, who was called up from Lakeland on Tuesday to take over Thad Weber's vacated spot in the rotation. Wilk faced one over the minimum in the first three innings allowing just a walk to Mercer.

The lone hit Wilk gave up was a two-out single in the fourth by Hague. Following the Hague single, Wilk went on to retire 10 consecutive batters before Miles Durham led off the eighth and reached on an error. The southpaw then retired the final three hitters of the inning, including ending his day with a strikeout of Jose De Los Santos.

Wilk (1-0) earned the win tossing eight scoreless innings, allowing one hit with a walk and three strikeouts.

Wilk, the Tigers 11th round selection of the 2009 June draft, is now a combined 10-5 with Lakeland and Erie.

The SeaWolves continue their final road trip of the season on Thursday night against the Akron Aeros at Canal Park...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Anthony Shawler (4-2, 4.83 ERA) takes the mound for Erie against RHP Alex White (7-7, 2.44 ERA).

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SeaWolves Fall to Aeros in Series Opener
08/26/2010 8:29 PM ET

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The SeaWolves could not get the offense going on Thursday night as they were shut out, 12-0, in the series opener to the Akron Aeros at Canal Park.

Akron struck in the bottom of the first against Erie starter Anthony Shawler when Lonnie Chisenhall connected on a two-out, solo home run, his 17th for a 1-0 Akron lead.

In the third, Jason Kipnis singled with two outs and moved into scoring position on a Chisenhall base hit. Jerad head grounded to third and an errant throw by Bryan Pounds allowed Kipnis to score for a 2-0 Akron advantage.

Akron would go ahead 4-0 in the bottom of the fourth. Miguel Perez led off with a single and he came home to score on a two-run home run by John Drennen, his ninth.

Another two-run home run would put the SeaWolves down 6-0 in the bottom of the sixth. Beau Mills led off with a double and with two outs, Tim Fedroff connected on a tw-run home run to right.

The Aeros would put the game away in the bottom of the seventh. Jordan Henry and Kipnis hit back-to-back singles off of reliever Erik Crichton. With one out, Head singled home Henry for a 7-0 lead. A walk to Mills loaded the bases for Perez. Perez singled home Kipnis and on a throwing error by left fielder Matt Mansilla, Head scored for a 9-0 Akron edge. Drennen followed with a two-run double making it 11-0. Drennen would later score on an error for a 12-0 Akron lead.

Erie mustered just four hits in the game. Rawley Bishop, Alden Carrithers and Brandon Douglas all had base hits while Bryan Pounds had a double.

Shawler (4-3) took the loss allowing six runs, five earned, on eight hits with no walks and a season-high seven strikeouts in 5.2 innings of work.

Alex White improved to 3-0 against Erie. The Akron right has now allowed just one run on nine hits in 19.2 innings of work over three starts. He is now 8-7 on the season.

Erie and Akron continue a four-game series on Friday night at Canal Park...7:05 First Pitch. Righty Brayan Villarreal (0-3, 4.13 ERA) takes the mound for the 'Wolves against RHP Corey Kluber (1-2, 4.66 ERA)

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