Baysox Rally Past RubberDucks, 4-3
June 17, 2021 - Eastern League (EL)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
Akron RubberDucks left-hander Juan Hillman allowed one run and pitched five innings for a sixth straight start, but the Bowie Baysox overcame a 2-0 deficit to win, 4-3, in the third game of a six-game series at Prince George's Stadium Thursday night. All three games of the series so far have been decided by just one run.
Turning Point
In a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the seventh inning, Akron left-hander Zach Draper walked Baysox third baseman Patrick Dorrian with one out. Second baseman Willy Yahn doubled down the left-field line, and left fielder Robert Neustrom hit a two-run single past a drawn-in infield for a 4-2 Bowie lead.
Mound Presence
Given a 2-0 lead in the second inning, Hillman held Bowie scoreless until the fourth inning, when right fielder Doran Turchin hit a one-out solo home run - the only run against Hillman, who worked around three hits and a walk, while striking out four batters. In his 1 2/3 innings, Draper allowed the game-tying home run to center fielder Johnny Rizer leading off the sixth inning, and the deciding runs in the seventh. Right-hander Kyle Marman worked around a walk and had two strikeouts in 1 1/3 innings.
Duck Tales
Akron scored first for the seventh time in nine games on the road trip. In the second inning against Bowie right-hander Cody Sedlock, left fielder Oscar González hit a one-out single to center field, and designated hitter Will Benson hit a double to right-center field. Third baseman Andruw Monasterio hit an RBI single down the right field line, and catcher Mike Rivera hit a liner misplayed by shortstop Cadyn Grenier, allowing a run to score for a 2-0 lead. With a 4-2 deficit in the ninth inning against right-hander Blaine Knight - perfect since entering in the sixth inning - Benson hit a leadoff triple - his team-high third - Monasterio walked, and Rivera hit an RBI groundout, but a groundout and popout ended the game.
Notebook
Akron has played seven one-run games in the first nine of the current road trip...The top three spots in the Akron order were 0-for-12, while hitters 4-9 each had a hit and were a combined 7-for-23...Akron has been out-homered 10-2 on the road trip...Time of game: 2:32...Attendance: 2,696.
On the Pond
The RubberDucks continue their six-game series in Bowie at 7:05 p.m. EDT Friday. Akron LHP Tanner Tully (1-3, 6.62 ERA) scheduled to face Baysox RHP Gray Fenter (3-2, 8.75 ERA). The game broadcast, powered by FirstEnergy, is on 640 WHLO, the 640 WHLO iHeartRadio channel, and akronrubberducks.com, and available on MiLB.TV. Tickets for RubberDucks home games are available at akronrubberducks.com/tickets.
• Discuss this story on the Eastern League message board...
Eastern League Stories from June 17, 2021
- Patriots Blast Four Home Runs to Power Past Flying Squirrels - Somerset Patriots
- Seesaw Tilt Goes to Altoona - Erie SeaWolves
- Squirrels Drop Fourth Consecutive Game with 9-3 Loss - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Reading Edges Playeros 2-1 - Harrisburg Senators
- Yard Goats Score 10 Runs in Third Consecutive Win - Hartford Yard Goats
- Long Ball Propels Portland to Third Straight Win - Portland Sea Dogs
- Knight With Strong Showing Out Of Bullpen As Baysox Win 4-3 - Chesapeake Baysox
- Moreno's Grand Slam Not Enough in 10-6 Loss - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Ponies Fall Short against Sea Dogs at Mirabito - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Baysox Rally Past RubberDucks, 4-3 - Akron RubberDucks
- Pitching, Defense Shine as Reading Tops Harrisburg - Reading Fightin Phils
- Erie SeaWolves vs. Altoona Curve - Game Information - Erie SeaWolves
- Bowie Baysox Announce Star Spangled July 4th Concert & Fireworks Spectacular - Chesapeake Baysox
- June 17, 2021 Sea Dogs Game Notes - Portland Sea Dogs
- MEGA Blast & Giveaway Nights Scheduled for June - Reading Fightin Phils
- Yard Goats Sweep Doubleheader in New Hampshire - Hartford Yard Goats
- Fisher Cats Drop Two Close Games in Wednesday's DH - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
