| Akron uses major-leaguer to bury Baysox
Published 07/02/09
In a strange case of deja vu, the Akron Aeros used major-league talent to hand the Bowie Baysox just their third loss in the last nine games, dropping the Baysox, 5-1, on the last day of June. The Cleveland Indians demoted pitcher Fausto Carmona after the big leaguer went 2-6 with a 7.42 ERA this season. Carmona made one start at Single-A Lake County and shut out Hagerstown while allowing just one hit with seven strikeouts in 7.1 innings. The Indians made a similar roster move last fall when they sent designated hitter Travis Hafner to Akron on a rehab assignment during the first round of the Eastern League playoffs. Hafner... This story has expired! You can purchase the full article in our archives. Copyright © 2010 The Bowie Blade-News and Capital Gazette Communications, Inc.
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