EL Akron RubberDucks

Erie's Frequent Offense Powers Past Akron 7-1

Published on July 30, 2023 under Eastern League (EL)
Akron RubberDucks News Release


The Erie SeaWolves scored in four different innings to down the Akron RubberDucks 7-1 on Sunday afternoon and split the six-game series at UPMC Park.

Turning Point

Akron once again threaten to rally late in the game after Cesar Idrogo singled to put runners on first and second with two outs in the seventh. Petey Halpin worked a walk to load the bases. But Erie reliever Yaya Chentouf got a groundout right to the second baseman to escape the jam.

Mound Presence

Will Dion worked around traffic during his start for Akron. Erie worked the left-hander for four walks, four hits and four runs over his 3.1 innings. Dion was able to limit the damage by striking out three SeaWolves and only allowing multiple runs in one inning. Matt Turner followed tossing 2.1 scoreless innings while striking out three. Mason Hickman allowed three runs (two earned) over an inning and a third. Jordan Jones struck out the side in a perfect inning of relief.

Duck Tales

Akron was able to crack the scoreboard against Erie in the top of the fourth. Jose Tena opened the inning with a single to extend his season-long hitting streak to eight games. After a walk by Angel Martinez and a flyout, the RubberDucks had runners at first and second with one out. Aaron Bracho singled to left-center to score Tena and cut the Erie lead to 3-1. Akron left nine on base and was 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.

Notebook

With another hit and RBI on Sunday, Bracho is now 17-for-42 with 10 RBI in 12 games played against the SeaWolves this season including going 12-for-24 with seven RBI in the series this week...Juan Brito extended his season-long hitting streak to 12 games with a single in the eighth...Game Time: 2:39.

On the Pond

The RubberDucks will have Monday off before returning to Akron to open a six-game series against the Somerset Patriots on Tuesday, August 1 at 12:05 p.m. The game broadcast is on 640 WHLO, the 640 WHLO iHeartRadio channel, and akronrubberducks.com, and available on Bally Live. Tickets for all RubberDucks home games, are available at akronrubberducks.com/tickets.

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