EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Bowie Drops RubberDucks 3-1

Published on May 5, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release


Bowie right-hander Bobby Bundy tossed 3 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, and catcher Chris O'Brien delivered a key two- run double Tuesday night, as the Baysox slipped by the Akron RubberDucks, 3-1, at Prince George's Stadium.

Turning Point

With Bowie leading, 1-0, the RubberDucks (12-13) loaded the bases with one out in the fifth inning on a single and two walks from Bundy. Bowie manager Gary Kendall removed Bundy in favor of side-arm specialist Ben Rowen. Facing Akron's Tyler Naquin, Rowen induced a sharp, double-play grounder to short that ended the threat and the inning.

Mound Presence

The game was delayed by rain for one hour and 19 minutes, starting in the top of the second inning. Neither Akron starter Cody Anderson, nor Bowie starter Dylan Bundy, returned after the delay. Anderson (2-2) gave up a run on three singles and wild pitch in his lone inning of work, and ended up being saddled with the loss. Bobby Bundy (1-0), Dylan's older brother, took the mound following the delay and proceeded to toss 3 1/3 scoreless innings before being bailed out by Rowen in the fifth. Mychal Givens worked the final two innings for his fourth save.

Duck Tales

Jordan Smith drove in the only run of the game for the RubberDucks with a two-out, ninth-inning single off Givens. That RBI single snapped a 21-inning scoreless streak for Akron. With the tying runs on base, Given's recovered to strike out Bryson Myles to end the game. Todd Hankins had a pair of hits, going 2-4, with a stolen base, and extended his hitting streak to eight games (12-42, .286). Naquin was held hitless, snapping his eight-game hit streak.

Notes

O'Brien smacked a two-run double to center field in the sixth inning off Louis Head to extend the Bowie lead to 3-0, and extend his hitting streak to 14 games...Orioles infielders Ryan Flaherty and J.J. Hardy were in the Baysox lineup for the second straight night on minor league rehab appearances... ...Time of game: 2:35...Attendance: 1,478.

Up Next

The RubberDucks and the Baysox (15-10) will continue the series Wednesday evening at 6:35. RHP Will Roberts will start for Akron, while LHP Tim Berry is the expected starter for the Baysox. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1350 AM and at www.akronrubberducks.com.

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