Naylor, Schneemann Go Deep, Ducks Win in Harrisburg, 10-6
July 15, 2021 - Eastern League (EL)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
RubberDucks catcher Bo Naylor homered for a third straight Double-A Northeast game, center fielder Richie Palacios doubled twice and drove in three runs for a second straight game, and shortstop Daniel Schneemann hit a two-run home run in first-place Akron's fifth straight win - a 10-6 Thursday night victory over the Harrisburg Senators at FNB Field.
Turning Point
After the Senators scored four times in the fifth inning for a 6-5 advantage - their first lead of the series - the RubberDucks rallied for a five-run sixth inning. Right-hander Malvin Pena walked right fielder Will Benson, who beat a throw to second base on third baseman Andruw Monasterio's ground ball to shortstop. Palacios then hit a two-run double to right-center field for a 7-6 Akron lead and went to third base on the relay throw. Left fielder Chris Roller hit a sacrifice fly to make it 8-6. First baseman Jonathan Engelmann drew a two-out walk, and Schneemann hit a two-run home run to right field for a 10-6 lead.
Mound Presence
With a 3-0 lead in the first inning, left-hander Juan Hillman allowed a pair of Senators runs but stranded the tying run in at second base each of the first three innings. With a 5-2 edge in the fifth inning, he allowed two-run homers by catcher KJ Harrison and shortstop Gilbert Lara, giving Harrisburg a 6-5 lead. Left-hander Ben Krauth entered for his 2021 Akron debut and retired the first four batters he faced, pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing one hit with two strikeouts. Right-handers Manuel Alvarez and Juan Móta each pitched perfect innings to finish the win.
Duck Tales
Akron scored three runs in the first inning against right-hander Andrew Lee. Monasterio tripled, and Palacios hit an RBI double - a hit in his seventh straight at bat. Two batters later, Naylor hit a two-run home run to right field. Akron also scored twice in the fifth inning, with Schneemann's RBI single and Harrison's throwing error to first base.
Notebook
At 37-24, Akron is in first place by 1.5 games over Erie (36-26, postponed by rain) in the Double-A Northeast Southwest Division...Palacios has four doubles in the last two games and a team-high 22 this season (tied for second in the league)...Monasterio now has 11 hits and has scored 10 runs on the road trip...Time of game: 3:09...Attendance: 2,684.
On the Pond
The RubberDucks continue their six-game series in Harrisburg at 7 p.m. EDT Friday. Akron LHP Adam Scott (0-0, 3.00 ERA) is scheduled to face Senators RHP Luis Reyes (5-5, 4.87 ERA). The game broadcast, powered by FirstEnergy, is on 640 WHLO, the 640 WHLO iHeartRadio channel, and akronrubberducks.com, and available on MiLB.TV. Tickets for RubberDucks home games are available at akronrubberducks.com/tickets.
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