Minor Issues: Hey, This LaPorta Kid is Clutch!

The much anticipated Akron playoff game was last night.

An appearance of me at Canal Park, hinged on a win either last night or tonight, I'm thinking of going on Friday or Saturday.

Anyway. Akron is a winner in 12 innings over Bowie in game one of the Eastern League Playoff match up.

Matt LaPorta, simply carried the Aeros on his back.

4-5 with two runs scored, 2 home runs and 4 RBI including the go-ahead RBI single in the 12th inning.

"It was really good to get that big hit," LaPorta said. "But again, nobody comes in if there's nobody on base. It was a great team effort." (MILB.com)

LaPorta hit a solo shot in the 4th inning and a 2-run bomb in the 6th. Wyatt Toregas hit one in the ninth to presumably give the Aeros a lead, that was until Bowie grounded into a RBI forceout against closer Randy Newsome.

Scott Lewis got the start with 5.2 innings of three run ball. Neil Wagner was huge going three relief innings allowing no runs and picking up the win.

JD Martin goes tonight for the Aeros as they try and take a two game lead.

Lake County also picked up a win in their first game, this one was more of a no-doubter though.

"It's great to jump out to this one game lead with two games left at home", Captains manager Aaron Holbert said. "Hopefully the great fans of Eastlake and Lake County will come out and the guys will rally behind them". "Getting the early lead in a big game like this was very important and we just kept the pressure on the rest of the way, Holbert continued. (MILB.com)

Juan Valdes led the charge, going 2-4 with a three run home run and four RBI. Karexon Sanchez also went deep with Dustin Realini and Matty McBride knocking in a run apiece.

Joey Mahalic was nails, going five innings and allowing just four hits and striking out three.

Chris Archer goes for the Captains in Game 2. Big wins for both teams getting Game one on the road.

Williamsport beat Mahoning Valley in regular season play. Lonnie Chisenhall knocked in a run, Zach Booker knocked in two and Jeremie Tice hit a 2-run home run.