Akron Blanks the 'Dogs 6-0 on Friday Night
Published on August 7, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Akron, Ohio - Mike Clevenger (8-6) fired 6.2 scoreless and Alex Lavisky delivered a three-run double in the second inning, leading the Akron RubberDucks (59-54) to a 6-0 win over the Portland Sea Dogs (41-72) on Friday night at Canal Park.
Clevenger scattered three hits, no walks and fanned four to earn the win for Akron. LHP Danny Rosenbaum (0-4) suffered the loss for the 'Dogs. Rosenbaum yielded four runs on five hits, five walks and one strikeout.
Lavisky gave Akron a 3-0 lead with a bases-clearing double with two outs in the second. In the fifth, Heri Quevedo relieved Rosenbaum and gave up a two-run single to Joe Sever (3-for-3). Akron's final run game in the seventh on a run-scoring double by Bradley Zimmer.
Portland had just three hits off Clevenger, Ben Heller (1.1 IP, 3 strikeouts) and Enosil Tejeda (IP, 3 SO).
Madison Younginer retired all four batters faced in relief for the Sea Dogs.
The Sea Dogs and Akron RubberDucks play game two of their series on Saturday night at Canal Par with a 7:05 PM start. RHP Luis Diaz (1-9, 5.59) makes the start for Portland against Akron righty Jordan Cooper (0-3, 5.18). Coverage on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Network begins at 6:45 PM.
Portland's next homestand begins on August 11th against the Erie SeaWolves. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by phone at 207-879-9500 or online at seadogs.com.
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