Manning, Bullpen Combine on One-Hit Shutout
The first place Erie SeaWolves completed a series sweep of the Reading Fightin Phils with a 1-0 shutout win on Thursday night at UPMC Park. Both Erie and Bowie were victorious on Thursday and so the SeaWolves lead in the Western Division remains at two games ahead of the Baysox.
The first place Erie SeaWolves completed a series sweep of the Reading Fightin Phils with a 1-0 shutout win on Thursday night at UPMC Park. Both Erie and Bowie were victorious on Thursday and so the SeaWolves lead in the Western Division remains at two games ahead of the Baysox.
Erie starting pitcher
The SeaWolves took the lead in the bottom of the first against Reading starter
Eastman, along with lefty reliever
Erie's bullpen was stout for the second straight night against the Fightins.
Reading threatened in the eighth against
In the top of the ninth, Erie summoned
Manning (11-4) earned his fourth straight win tossing five scoreless. He allowed one hit with no walks and three strikeouts. It was the second straight start for Manning where he did not issue a walk.
Eastman (1-1) took the loss allowing a run on five hits with three walks and two strikeouts in six innings.
The sweep was the SeaWolves fifth of the season and first since they swept Akron July 15-17 at UPMC Park.
The SeaWolves continue the homestand on Friday night as they host the Akron RubberDucks (Cleveland Indians) at 7:05 p.m. LHP
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 - Gates open at 6 p.m. | First pitch at 7:05 p.m.
Pirates-Era Replica Jersey Giveaway: We throw it back to 1995 as the first 1,000 fans will receive a Pirates-era throwback home replica jersey (featuring the original team script across the front with powder blue pinstripes and worn by the team from 1995-98) thanks to UPMC.
Happy Hour: Fans can enjoy $3 specials on select domestic draft beers exclusively in the Bud Light Beer Garden until the game starts.
Pre-Game Autograph Session: Before the game, fans can meet C. Wolf and a SeaWolves player in the Team Store to get an autograph thanks to Plyler Entry Systems.
Fast Play Friday: Fans 18 & older can listen for the Fast Play Friday key word to text to win great prizes courtesy of the Pennsylvania Lottery.