1B Mike Cervenak broke-up a scoreless tie with an RBI double in the top of the 11th inning to set-up the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to a 3-0 win over the PawSox last night at McCoy.

The Iron Pigs added two more runs in the frame on a two-run double by 3B Terry Tiffie.

The story of the game before the 11th was the strong pitching performance by both clubs.  Adam Mills was outstanding for the PawSox, giving up only three hits over seven innings.  He walked one and struck out four.

Iron Pigs starter Gustavo Chacin was equal to the task, pithcing eight scorelss on two hits while walking two and striking out two.

PawSox reliever T.J. Large (3-2) gave up all three runs in the 11th and took the loss. Jason Anderson (1-1) pitched an 1 1/3 to get the win for Lehigh Valley.

One again the PawSox offense could muster only three hits.  Cervenak had three of the Iron Pigs seven hits on the night.

The two teams will play again theis afternoon (1:05pm).   Joe Savery (2-1, 5.16 ERA) will pitch for the Iron Pigs while Billy Traber (7-5, 2.88 ERA) throws for the PawSox

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Here is Tim Wakefield following tonight’s rehab performance at McCoy…

PAWTUCKET-  Tim Wakefield made his second rehab start with the PawSox an impressive one, earning the win as Pawtucket nipped the Rochester Red Wings tonight, 2-1 at McCoy.  The win snapped Pawtucket’s ten game losing streak.

Wakefield (1-1) was extremely effective, working 5 2/3 innings, giving up only one run on two hits. The one run did come on a homer to left by Rochester DH Justin Huber.  Wake walked one and struck out four.  He threw 81 pitches, 56 for strikes.  He hit the last batter he faced, which ironically was Huber.

After his start Wakefield said he felt comfortable on the mound  and believes he is ready to rejoin the Red Sox for his next start. (Video of Wakefield’s press conference coming soon)

Following Wakefield PawSox relievers Jose Vaquedano, Dustin Richardson, Javier Lopez, and T.J. Large held the Red Wings to one hit over the last 3 1/3 innings.

Trailing 1-0, the PawSox took the lead with two runs in the bottom of the fifth.  After Angel Chavez singled and Chris Woodward walked, Josh Reddick drove in Chavez with a single to right.  After the next two batters were retired, Jeff Bailey drove in the second run on a bloop single down the right field line.

Rochester starter Armanado Gabino worked only three innings, giving up one hit, walking two and striking out one. Rochester reliever Juan Morillo (4-6) took the loss.

The PawSox open up a four game series against the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs beginning tomorrow night  (6:05 pm).  Gustavo Chacin (7-3, 3.47 ERA) will pitch for the Iron Pigs.  Adam Mills (0-1, 7.88 ERA) will throw for the PawSox.

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Tim Wakefield’s second rehab start is over, and he pitched very well.

Wakefield pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up one run on two hits, one of which was a home run to DH Justin Huber.  He walked one and struck out four.  He hit the final batter he faced, who incidentally was Huber.  He threw 81 pitches, 56 for strikes.

Wakefield may earn the win as Pawtucket scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth and lead 2-1.

The PawSox still trail the Rochester Red Wings, 1-0 tonight through four innings at McCoy.

Tim Wakefield has only made one mistake through four innings, giving up a solo home run to DH Justin Huber in the second.  Wake has given up two hits, while striking out three and walking one.  He has been extremely efficient, throwing 51 pitches, 38 for strikes.

Pawtucket had a great chance to get on the board in the bottom of the fourth after loading the bases with two out.  But Travis Denker struck out to end the inning.