EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Morimando Falters in Fourth of RubberDucks Loss

Published on April 27, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release


Altoona struck early and often off of RubberDucks starter Shawn Morimando on their way to a 9-4 victory on Monday night at Canal Park.

Turning Point

The Curve struck for four runs in the top of the 4th off of Akron starter Shawn Morimando (1-2). Sebastian Valle's two-run double with the bases loaded started the rally for Altoona. It was an interesting inning as the Curve scored additional runs on a Morimando wild pitch and a pickoff play to first, when the runner broke from third on the ensuing rundown. Gift Ngoepe's RBI single made it 5-2 Curve and it was too much for the Ducks to overcome.

Mound Presence

Akron starter Shawn Morimando struggled for the first time this season. In his four innings he allowed five runs on six hits while walking three batters. Grant Sides worked in and out of trouble allowing one run and five hits in his two innings. Jacob Lee struggled allowing three runs in his two innings. Altoona starter Jason Creasy allowed four runs and seven hits in his five innings of work. Relievers Jhondaniel Medina and Josh Smith each worked two scoreless innings to close out the night.

Duck Tales

Tyler Naquin and Tony Wolters each had two hits for the Ducks. Naquin raised his average to .333 on the season. Anthony Gallas drove in two runs. Yandy Diaz showed great plate discipline drawing three walks. Trey Haley worked a dominant 9th inning retiring the side in order for Akron.

Notes

All but one player had a hit for the Curve on a night where they pounded out 15 hits and 9 runs.

Time of game was: 2:53 ...Attendance: 2,042

Up Next

The RubberDucks and Altoona Curve will play game two of their three-game series tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 28, first pitch is scheduled for 6:35. LHP Zack Dodson (1-0, 0.00) gets the start for the Curve, while RHP Mike Clevinger (0-1, 2.30) will pitch for the RubberDucks. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1350 AM, and at www.akronrubberducks.com.

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