Aeros fall in series opener
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
From staff and wire reports

Jon Lester allowed one earned run in six innings, and Chris Durbin had
three hits, including a homer, as the Portland Sea Dogs downed the
Akron Aeros, 6-4, in Game 1 of the Class AA Eastern League
Championship Series on Tuesday in Portland, Maine.

Akron designated hitter Ryan Mulhern hit a two-run homer on the first
inning, but pesky Portland pecked away at the lead.

Aeros starter Jeremy Sowers gave up six runs -- four earned -- on nine
hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out four.

Lester also allowed two unearned runs and four hits. He struck out six
and walked three. Jimmy Mann got four outs for the save.

Game 2 of the best-of-five series is today in Portland. The Aeros play
host for Game 3 on Friday at Canal Park.