Lou Marson is known for his defense around the Indians organization, but not much for his offense. On Wednesday night, he made the naysayers think twice, as he recorded two hits and two RBI's in a Clippers, 6-4 win.
Marson's first hit came in the fourth inning as he doubled to left field, scoring Cord Phelps from second base who was hit by a pitch to lead off the frame. Marson's RBI gave Columbus their first lead of the night and Josh Rodriguez would increase it with a bases loaded walk, giving Columbus a 3-1 lead. Phelps went 3-for-3 on the night as he reached base in all five appearances and scored three runs while belting his fourth home run of the season in the second inning.
The Columbus lead diminished in the fifth as Lucas Duda went yard for the second time in as many games, this one a two-run shot to right field off of Jeanmar Gomez. Gomez improved his record to .500 on the year, now 8-8, by pitching seven innings, giving up three runs, two earned, on seven hits while striking out four.
Marson produced some insurance for Columbus in the fifth inning, driving home Jared Goedert with a single to center. In the seventh, Columbus would tack on two more runs as Kyle Smith drove home his first RBI in his first Triple-A start, followed by Rodriguez's second bases loaded walk.
Columbus and Buffalo will play game three of their four-game series tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. David Huff (5-0, 3.28) is scheduled take the mound for Columbus against Tobi Stoner (5-8, 5.67) of Buffalo.
Wednesday’s Akron Aeros Game Cancelled
Rain suspended Akron’s rubber match Wednesday night at Canal Park against the Bowie Baysox and the game will continue next month in Bowie. A one-hour and 47-minute delay began the evening and after just 15 minutes of the game, the umpires called for yet another pause in the action. The final announcement arrived at 9:39 p.m. as the second-place Baysox remain 56-48 and Akron sits one game behind at 54-48.
The Baysox had a runner on first base with one out and no score in the bottom of the second inning against Akron starter Scott Barnes. Catcher Steve Lerud faced a 1-0 count in the frame as Bowie starting pitcher Pedro Viola retired all three batters in the bottom of the first. The continuation will be part of a doubleheader during the series from Tuesday, August 23rd through Thursday, August 25th at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie.
Tonight’s statistics will not be official until the end of the game next month. A seven-inning contest will follow 30 minutes after the completion of the first game one of those nights.
All fans that held tickets for tonight’s game can redeem them for future tickets to any remaining Akron Aeros home game this season. Fans must exchange these tickets at the Canal Park box offices that are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the week.
Akron’s weeklong home stand will continue Thursday evening at 7:05 p.m. against the Reading Phillies of the Eastern Division. Reigning Aeros Player of the Week Alex White (6-4, 1.48 ERA) will start in the four-game series opener against Reading left-hander Yohan Flande (7-7, 4.44 ERA).
Dash Down Kinston 8-5 in Afternoon Contest
Winston-Salem used a six-run eighth inning, to come back and beat Kinston 8-5 Wednesday afternoon in the Triad.
Winston-Salem starter Joe Serafin ran into trouble with two outs in the top of the third inning when he walked Karexon Sanchez. Abner Abreu followed with a single and Chun Chen drove them both in with a double.
Kinston starter Joey Mahalic got off to a great start, carrying a no hitter until the fifth inning. In the bottom of the frame the Dash broke up the no-no with back-to-back hits from Luis Sierra and a double from Logan Johnson. Kenny Williams then drove Sierra home with an RBI ground out. Mike Richard tied the score at two with an RBI sacrifice fly scoring Johnson.
The Indians would come right back in the top of the sixth inning. Chen led off with a single. Kyle Bellows followed with an RBI double to give Kinston a 3-2 lead. The lead would stick until the top of the seventh inning, when Martinez led off with a double. Luis Sierra then dropped a bunt to Mahalic, who threw to third base. The throw was late and both Martinez and Sierra would reach safely. Johnson then tied the game with a sinking liner that got by Kinston right fielder Abner Abreu for an RBI double. Travis Turek was then brought in from the bullpen to relieve Mahalic. After Kenny Williams Jr. grounded out, Mike Richard hit a single to score Sierra and give the Dash a 4-3 lead. Winston-Salem would then rub salt into the wound with an RBI single from Brandon Short and a three run home run hit by Drew Garcia. The Dash batted around in the seventh, banging out six runs on five hits. The six runs were the most allowed by Kinston in an inning this season. Mahalic (3-6) pitched better than his final line, giving up five runs on four hits in six innings. Mahalic took the loss, walking three and striking out four. Turek ended up giving up three hits and three earned runs in the seventh inning. Dave Roberts came in for a scoreless eighth for Kinston.
The Indians fought back in the eighth inning when Kyle Bellows unloaded a big home run over the grass seating in left field. The blast was Bellows eighth of the season. Kinston would leave the tying run at the plate in the top of the eight when Montero struck out to end the inning. Winston-Salem would hold on, as reliever Garrett Johnson (2-0) would pick up the win. Chen went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and two runs scored. Bellows continued his hot hitting, going 2-fo-4 with three RBI. Diaz also had two hits.
The K-Tribe continues the roadtrip in Wilmington, Delaware Thursday night at 7:05 pm. T.J. House will get the start for Kinston.
Captains Lose a Wild One
Adam Abraham and Casey Frawley each drove in five runs but two big innings spelled doom for the Lake County Captains as the West Michigan Whitecaps defeated the Captains 16-14 on Wednesday.
The Whitecaps trailed 7-1 and 8-2 but scored 14 unanswered runs to take a 16-8 lead. They scored six runs in the sixth inning and followed that up with eight runs in the eighth inning. Eight of the Whitecaps starters had RBI’s and every batter reached base at least once. Jordan Pratt (1-1) got the win in relief.
Frawley blasted two home runs to give him eight on the year and has driven in 51 runs on the year. Abraham was a triple shy of hitting for the cycle and hit his third home run in his last four games. Greg Folia added two doubles and drove in two runs. He has driven in five runs in his last two games. Delvi Cid stole his 48th base of the year which makes him the Captains single season stolen base king breaking the previous mark held by Lucas Montero.
Ryan Morris (0-2) took the loss allowing two runs in one inning of work. Francisco Jimenez allowed six runs as did Jeremy Johnson.
The Captains and Whitecaps play game two of the series Thursday at 7:00 PM with the Captains sending LHP Matt Packer (8-5, 1.62) to the mound. The Whitecaps were to send LHP Giovanni Soto to face Packer but he was traded to the Indians organization for Jhonny Peralta prior to Wednesday.
Scrappers Rained Out
Game one of a three-game series between the Mahoning Valley Scrappers and the Jamestown Jammers was suspended and will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday night at Diethrick Park at 6:05 p.m. Game one was called before the top of the fourth inning. The game will resume in the top of the fourth with clean up hitter and left fielder Chase Burnette batting.
Following game one, there will be a 30 minute intermission and then the regularly scheduled game two will be played. Game two will be a seven inning game. The Scrappers and Jammers will wrap up this series with game three Friday night at 7:05 p.m.
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