EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Brault, Pen Lead Altoona over RubberDucks 4-1

Published on July 23, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release


Altoona's Stetson Allie slugged his league-leading 16th homer of the season, and starter Steven Brault allowed just one run over five innings as the Curve defeated the Akron RubberDucks, 4-1, Thursday night at Canal Park.

Turning Point

The Curve (54-45) got off to a scoring start in the first inning when Dan Gamache bounced an RBI infield single to short against Akron starter Charlie Brewer (1-1). Allie launched a long homer to left in the 2nd to make it 2-0. The visitors added single runs in the third and fourth as well, building a 4-0 advantage.

Mound Presence

Brewer allowed four runs on nine in 3 1/3 innings and absorbed his first loss of the season. The RubberDucks bullpen was nearly flawless as Joe Colon, Enosil Tejeda, Casey Weathers, and Jeff Johnson combined for 5 2/3 innings of shutout relief. For Altoona, Brault (3-3) scattered five hits and allowed just one run in his five innings to earn his third win of the season. Jhondaniel Medina closed out the Ducks in the ninth for his third save.

Duck Tales

Joe Sever lined an RBI single up the middle with two outs in the fourth to get Akron on the board. Yandy Diaz was 2-3, with a triple and also drew his league-high 60th walk. Nick Swisher made a minor league rehab start for Akron and played the first six innings in right field. He was 0-2, with a walk. Todd Hankins was 2-5, with a pair of singles.

Notes

It was the fourth straight loss for the RubberDucks (50-49)...Altoona extended its winning streak to four in a row...Akron fell to 6-9 against the Curve this season...The game was televised nationally by CBS Sports Net...Former Cincinnati Reds infielder Doug Flynn served as color commentator on the TV broadcast...Time of game: 2:53...Attendance: 7,651.

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