Diaz Single Lifts RubberDucks in 11
May 20, 2015 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
Akron's Yandy Diaz delivered a game-winning single in the bottom of the 11th inning Wednesday afternoon, lifting the RubberDucks to a thrilling, 4-3 win over the New Britain Rock Cats at Canal Park.
Turning Point
Trailing by two entering the bottom of the ninth, Akron rallied for a pair of runs to tie the score, 3-3, and send it to extra innings for the second straight day. Tyler Naquin grounded a base hit to right field to score Jeremy Lucas with the tying run in the ninth. In the 11th, Jordan Smith and Bryson Myles drew walks from New Britain reliever Nelson Gonzalez (1-1). A passed ball moved Smith to third with one out. The Cats brought in right-hander Jose Ortega to face Diaz, who singled sharply into left to win the game, 4-3. It was Diaz's 16th RBI, and extended his hitting streak to eight games.
Mound Presence
The win went to Jacob Lee (2-3), who tossed a scoreless inning in the top of the 11th. Cody Anderson started and worked six innings for the RubberDucks (17-22). He gave up two runs in the sixth on a double by Cats DH Tom Murphy, and left trailing, 2-1. Louis Head chipped in two scoreless innings in the ninth and 10th. The Rock Cats (27-11) wasted a fine effort by starting pitcher Matt Flemer, who held the Ducks to one run over six innings.
Duck Tales
Smith was 2-3, with a pair of triples, two walks, and two runs scored, including the game-winner. Naquin enjoyed a three-hit day, culminating in his ninth-inning RBI single.
Notes
Both games of the series have gone 11 innings and ended with identical, 4-3 final scores, with each team claiming a win...It was the 10th extra-inning game of the year for Akron, who has gone 4-6 in OT...Game-time temperature was a chilly 46 degrees...Time of game: 3:19... Attendance: 8,082.
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