The Aeros (22-12) dropped their third straight game to Harrisburg (20-16) on Mother’s Day Sunday 8-4. This brings Akron’s lead in the West over the Senators to three games.

Quick hits: The Senators took House’s pitches and sent them right back at him to the tune of three singles, a double and an RBI sac fly, all fielded by centerfielder Tim Fedroff and all in the first inning to take a 4-0 lead. Harrisburg added two more runs in the third.

Starting Lineups: 

Harrisburg Senators (19-16)
1. Eury Perez, R, CF
2. Jeff Kobernus, R, 2B
3. Chris Rahl, R, LF
4. Tim Pahuta, L, 1B
5. Destin Hood, R, RF
6. Devin Ivany, R, C
7. Sean Nicol, R, DH
8. Stephen King, R, 3B
9. Chris McConnell, R, SS
Starting pitcher: LHP Mike Ballard, (1-2, 2.67 ERA)

Notes: Brach is making his first start this season after being promoted to Class-AA Akron from Class-A Carolina today. Brach went 0-1 with a 5.23 ERA in six appearances (four starts) this season with the Mudcats. He made five starts for the Aeros last season and posted a 1-2 record with a 4.45 ERA. . . . Right-handed pitcher Paolo Espino was called up to Class-AAA Columbus. . . . Akron entered Saturday leading the Eastern League's Western Division by five games over Harrisburg. . . . Goedert is second in the Eastern League in batting average at .375 and Fedroff is seventh at .336.