Flying Squirrels Survive Two Homer Game from Rodriguez and Down Ducks 6-5 in 11
July 22, 2023 - Eastern League (EL)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
Johnathan Rodriguez launches two homers including back-to-back homers in the bottom of the ninth with Angel Martinez to force extra innings, but the Richmond Flying Squirrels score three in the top of the 11th to beat the Akron RubberDucks 6-5 on Saturday night at Canal Park.
Turning Point
In the top of the 11th, Richmond jumped back in front. After an error allowed a run to score to open the inning, Jimmy Glowenke lined a two-run home run off the batter's eye to put Richmond ahead 6-3.
Mound Presence
Jack Leftwich got the start for Akron and set down the first five in a row he faced. Richmond got the Akron right-hander for three straight hits and a run in the second, but Leftwich settled in and finished his outing without any more damage. Leftwich tossed three innings allowing just the one run while striking out three. Tommy Mace followed with 4.1 innings allowing two runs while striking out five. Bradley Hanner tossed a scoreless 2.2 innings with three strikeouts. Trey Benton allowed three runs (one earned) over an inning pitched.
Duck Tales
Akron was held in check until the ninth inning. Jose Tena opened the inning with a walk before Martinez lined a two-run home run into the Cutwater Tiki Terrace. Rodriguez then won a seven-pitch battle by launching a solo shot into the bullpens to tie the game 3-3. After Richmond took the lead in the top of the 11th, Rodriguez once again worked a full count and launched the seventh pitch of the at-bat over the batter's eye for a two-run home run to make it 6-5 Flying Squirrels.
Notebook
Rodriguez has picked up an RBI in eight of his last 10 games while homering in two out of his last three games...Game Time: 3:09...Attendance: 6,639.
On the Pond
The RubberDucks will conclude their series at Canal Park against the Richmond Flying Squirrels on Sunday, July 23 at 2:05 p.m. Akron right-hander Hunter Stanley (3-7, 5.35 ERA) will take on Richmond lefty John Michael Bertrand (1-0, 3.60 ERA). 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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