After struggling for a couple of weeks, Akron finished strong in the final week, going 5-2 in their last seven games to finish the year 80-62, their fourth season in a row with 80 wins or more. Kevin Dixon pitched well to pick up his ninth win of the year, as the Aeros have Tuesday off before they begin their best-of-five series for the Southern Division Championship with Bowie Wednesday night.

Akron 4, Erie 1
W: Dixon (9-11) L: Christensen (7-10) Sv: Sipp (1)

Keys to the Game:
Akron jumped on Erie first when Ryan Goleski hit a solo home run in the second inning. Stephen Head followed with an RBI single in the third, giving the Aeros a 2-0 lead, which was enough for Dixon.

Dixon notched his 16th quality start of the season, pitching 7 innings while surrendering only three hits while striking out seven and walking only two. His 16 quality starts lead the team.

Matt Whitney, Head and Goleski collected two hits a piece in the victory.

Akron reliever Tony Sipp, who has been working his way back from an injury, collected his first save of the season to secure the Aeros victory.

Hodges honored:
Akron third basemen Wes Hodges was named the Eastern League Rookie of the Year. For the season, he batted .290 with 29 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 97 RBI. His 97 RBI set a new franchise record. Hodges was an All-Star this past July.

Aeros regular season stat leaders:

Batting
AVG Wyatt Toregas, .296
Hits Wes Hodges, 146
Doubles Wes Hodges and Matt Whitney, 29
Triples Josh Rodriguez, 10
Home Runs Wes Hodges, 18
RBi Wes Hodges, 97
SB Josh Rodriguez, 12

Pitching
W J.D. Martin and Frank Herrmann, 11
SV Randy Newsom, 29
ERA Scott Lewis, 2.33
IN Kevin Dixon, 157
KO Kevin Dixon, 113
OPP AVG Scott Roehl, .207

Playoff Time:
Akron will travel to Bowie Wednesday night as they look for another Eastern League championship. Scott Lewis (6-2, 2.33 ERA) will take the mound to face Bowie's Jason Berken (12-4, 3.58 ERA). The game will start at 7:05 p.m. and be broadcast on 1350 AM and on akronaeros.com.