Big Sixth Inning Leads Erie Past Altoona

An eight-run bottom of the sixth propelled Erie past the Altoona Curve Friday at UPMC Park, beating their division rival 9-3.
The SeaWolves scored first thanks to an sacrifice fly from Danny Woodrow following a Jake Rogers triple in the second on Altoona starter Cam Vieaux.
The score remained 1-0 for Erie until a gigantic bottom of the sixth. Tate Scioneaux entered the game for Altoona and immediately surrendered a walk to Chad Sedio. After Josh Lester flew out to right field, Rogers singled to push Sedio to second. Danny Woodrow trickled a ball into right field to score Sedio to make it 2-0 Erie. Sergio Alcántara worked a walk to load up the bases on Scioneaux with one gone. Jake Robson smoked a ball into right center for a bases clearing triple, giving Erie the 5-0 lead. Scioneaux was immediately yanked, but Yeudy Garcia also struggled. Will Maddox knocked in Robson on the first pitch from Garcia to elevate the SeaWolves to a 6-0 lead. After Kody Eaves walked with two outs, Chad Sedio blasted the second triple of the inning to bring in both Maddox and Eaves. Sedio sprinted home on a wild pitch, and Erie jumped out to a 9-0 lead.
Altoona fought back in the eighth inning on Adam Ravenelle. Will Craig invited a Stephen Alemais home on a sacrifice fly to give Altoona their first run, and Cole Tucker joined him after a throwing error from Alcantara. Bryan Reynolds smacked in Jason Martin to bring the score to 9-3 Erie.
The SeaWolves (32-39) snapped a three game skid with their victory over Altoona (35-31). Joe Navilohn (2-1) earned his second victory in AA after laboring a scoreless 1.2 IP with a strikeout. Matt Hall started on the mound for Erie and looked exceptional in 4.0 IP with no runs, three hits and five strikeouts. Vieaux (2-1) suffered his first loss in AA after surrendering only one run in 5.0 IP on six hits, one walk and five strikeouts. The win tonight saw the first time since June 12, 2016 where Erie hit three triples in a game.
The two Western Division foes return tomorrow for a doubleheader starting at 4:35 PM at UPMC Park. Kyle Funkhouser (3-3, 3.60 ERA) searches for his fourth consecutive win as he duels with Altoona's RHP Pedro Vasquez (1-4, 5.77 ERA) in game one.
Fans will be treated to spectacular post-game Zambelli Fireworks with a candy flavor presented by Ariens Company.
From Tootsie Rolls to Dots, the SeaWolves celebrate the sweet life with a Salute to Candy on Sugar Rush Night.
Fans 21 & up can register to sample brews in the Bud Light Beer Garden. For $25, fans can purchase a special game ticket which includes light snacks and ten, 4-ounce beer samples presented by Erie Beer.
After the game, stick around for autographs with C. Wolf and a SeaWolves player in the Team Store presented by Plyler Entry Systems.
Fans can purchase 2 SeaWolves game tickets, 2 SeaWolves caps and 2 McDonald's Extra Value meals all for as low as $20. Note: Value Meal coupons can be redeemed at Erie area McDonald's locations. There is no McDonald's at UPMC Park. Offer not available after noon on game day.