Aeros Pregame Notes vs. Bowie 4/16
The Aeros will begin a three-game set against Bowie (Baltimore's AA affiliate) tonight at Canal Park.
Staring lineups:
Bowie (4-7)
1. Buck Britton, L, RF
2. L.J. Hoes, R, CF
3. Zelous Wheeler, R, 3B
4. Brandon Waring, R, 1B
5. Manny Machado, R, SS
6. Caleb Joseph, R, C
7. Robbie Widlansky, L, DH
8. Travis Adair, L, 2B
9. Antoan Richardson, S, LF
Starting Pitcher: RHP Bobby Bundy
Akron (6-3)
1. Tim Fedroff, L, CF
2. Juan Diaz, S, SS
3. Jared Goedert, R, LF
4. Chun Chen, R, 1B
5. Adam Abraham, R, DH
6. Ryan Rohlinger, R, 2B
7. Ben Copeland, L, RF
8. Kyle Bellows, R, 3B
9. Roberto Perez, R, C
Starting Pitcher: Toru Murata
Notes: Toru Murata is getting the start tonight due to Paolo Espino's injury. Manager Chris Tremie doesn't have a time table for his return.
Tim Fedroff is currently leading the Eastern League in on-base percentage with a mark of .533.
The Aeros are third-to-last in batting average in the league but 2nd in on-base percentage. Their 2.05 staff ERA also leads the Eastern League.
Indians starter David Huff threw 35 pitches in a two-inning simulated game in Akron today.