SHOREBIRDS GAME NOTES: 8/16 @ Lakewood

PREVIEW: The Shorebirds managed just two hits as the BlueClaws secured the series win last night with a 5-2 win. The ‘Birds are now 11.5 games out of first place with 21 games remaining in 2010. The Shorebirds are 3-11 in August and 4-16 in their last 20 games. The Shorebirds have scored 6 runs on 18 hits through four games of the series.

3 STRAIGHT: Mike Flacco has recorded a double in three straight games.

PARKER EXCELLING: Relief pitcher Brian Parker tossed another scoreless shutout last night (2.2 IP). He has allowed just one earned run in his last 15.1 innings pitched (five outings). His ERA has dipped from 2.95 to 1.96 during the stretch.

TOP OF THE ORDER WOES: Through the first four games of the series, one through four in the order are a combined 5-for-58 (.086).

STRUGGLING IN HOMETOWN: T.J. Baxter (Point Pleasant, NJ) has struggled in his eight games at FirstEnergy Park this season. He is 2-for-33 at FirstEnergy Park with 15 strikeouts.

HITLESS: Steve Bumbry is hitless in his last 22 at-bats dating back to August 5th. Kieron Pope is hitless in his last 12 at-bats and 1-for-22 in his last six games.