Lefty Nick Hagadone was solid in his Class AA debut Tuesday night for the Akron Aeros at Canal Park.
AKRON, Ohio -- Lefty Nick Hagadone can feel good about his Class AA debut.
Hagadone, one of the Indians' top prospects, gave up three runs on three hits in four innings for the Akron Aeros against the Erie SeaWolves on Tuesday night at Canal Park.
Hagadone walked two, hit a batter and struck out five. His easiest inning was the fourth, but he did not come out for the fifth because of pitch count. The Indians are being cautious with the 24-year-old Hagadone, who underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2008.
Hagadone recently was promoted from advanced-Class A Kinston. He was acquired from Boston in the Victor Martinez trade July 31, 2009.
Erie center fielder Wilkin Ramirez hit a two-run homer to left in the first -- his 15th. It came on a 1-0 pitch that caught too much of the plate.
Hagadone pitched a 1-2-3 second, striking out two. He fanned the first two batters in the third before allowing an infield single to first.
After a walk and HBP loaded the bases, Hagadone walked in a run. He limited the damage by getting a strikeout on a nasty off-speed pitch.
The Aeros led, 3-1, through four.
The 6-5 Hagadone threw a high-octane fastball, slider and changeup from an overhand delivery. His fastball location was spotty, especially with runners on. He worked the inside corner with the fastball and slider, and he sold the changeup with good arm action.
Aeros third baseman Jared Goedert extended his hitting streak to 21 games, one shy of the franchise record.
Akron led, 4-3, through six.