Gonzalez Leads RubberDucks over Binghamton 9-4
May 10, 2015 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
Akron shortstop Erik Gonzalez had three hits and four RBI on Sunday afternoon as the RubberDucks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 9-4 victory over the Binghamton Mets at Canal Park.
Turning Point
Gonzalez belted a three-run double during a four-run sixth inning for the RubberDucks. His bases-clearing hit off B-Mets reliever Beck Wheeler made it 7-3, Akron. Gonzalez then came in to score on a single by the next hitter, Yandy Diaz, to make it 8-3.
Mound Presence
The B-Mets (18-12) scored a run to pull to within 9-4, and had the bases loaded with one out in the ninth, but right-hander Jeff Johnson came out of the bullpen to get the final two outs and record his third save. Akron starter Ryan Merritt (2-2) earned his second win of the season by working into the sixth inning, and holding the B-Mets to three runs on eight hits. He walked one and struck out two, and left after allowing back-to-back doubles to begin the sixth. Mets starter John Gant (1-3) took the loss.
Duck Tales
Gonzalez drove in a run with a single in the first inning, helping the RubberDucks (13-17) jump out to a 2-0 lead. He singled again in the third inning, and capped his day at the plate with his three-run double in the sixth. Gonzalez raised his team-high RBI total to 21 on the season. Diaz finished 2-4, with three RBI. Jordan Smith enjoyed a terrific series, going 6-10, against the B-Mets. He was 2-3, with a double, stolen base, two walks, and three runs scored on Sunday. Todd Hankins stroked a double to center field in the eighth to extend his hitting streak to a team-high, 13 games.
Notes
The win snapped Akron's six-game losing streak...Smith leads the EL in walks with 22...CF Tyler Naquin sat out his second straight game with a sore quad muscle...The RubberDucks improved to 8-8 at home...Time of game: 3:13...Attendance: 5,395.
Up Next
The RubberDucks are in the midst of playing 14 of 17 games on the road. They open another seven-game road trip at Erie on Monday evening at 6:35. RHP Will Roberts is the scheduled Akron starter, while Erie is slated to go with RHP Austin Kubitza. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1350 AM and at www.akronrubberducks.com.
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