EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Greene Baffles RubberDucks

Published on August 13, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release


New Hampshire's Conner Greene tossed six shutout innings in his Double-A debut, and Jorge Flores drove in the only run of the game with a single in the third inning, as the Fisher Cats bested the RubberDucks, 1-0, in the finale of a three-game series at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.

Turning Point

Cats catcher Derrick Chung led off the third inning with a double off Mike Clevinger (8-7). Two batters later, Flores stroked a single into center field, driving in Chung, and giving New Hampshire a 1-0 lead.

Mound Presence

Clevinger was masterful, despite suffering the loss. He worked seven innings and gave up only four hits and the one, solitary run. He walked none and matched his season-high with nine strikeouts. He lowered his ERA to 2.91. In 23 starts this season, Clevinger has allowed two earned runs or less 15 times. On the Fisher Cats side, Greene, weaved six shutout innings in his first Double-A appearance. He allowed only three singles, walked three and struck out one. Greene benefited from three double plays turned by the Cats defense.

Duck Tales

Bradley Zimmer was 1-3, and finished 5-10 in the series, with three homers. Yandy Diaz and Jordan Smith also had one hit apiece for Akron. Diaz is hitting .310, and entered the game ranked third in the EL batting race.

Notes

The RubberDucks (63-55) snapped a six game winning streak, but remain alone in second place in the EL West...First- place Bowie defeated Richmond, 6-1, so the Ducks are 4 ½ games out of first with 24 games to play...Former Akron closer Cory Burns, who saved 35 games for the 2011 Aeros, pitched two perfect innings of relief for New Hampshire...Time of game: 2:14...Attendance: 5,714.

Up Next

The RubberDucks will continue the road trip with the opener of a three-game series at Portland on Friday evening at 7:00. RHP Duke von Schamann is expected to join the team and start for Akron. LHP Danny Rosenbaum is the announced starter for Portland. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1350 AM and at www.akronrubberducks.com.

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