Rain Suspends Ducks' 2-0, 1-Inning Lead in Harrisburg
Published on July 17, 2021 under Eastern League (EL)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
Rain suspended Saturday's game in Harrisburg between the RubberDucks and Senators at FNB Field. The game will be resumed, with Akron leading 2-0 to start the top of the second inning, on Sunday at noon EDT.
Akron gained the 2-0 lead with center fielder Will Benson's leadoff home run - the first by a RubberDuck this season - and a sacrifice fly by right fielder Richie Palacios. Right-hander Thomas Ponticelli struck out two batters in a perfect bottom of the first inning before play was suspended.
On the Pond
After Saturday's suspended game is completed (nine innings regulation), the teams will conclude their series with a seven-inning game. Akron LHP Tanner Tully (3-3, 3.92 ERA) scheduled to face Senators RHP Cade Cavalli (0-2, 3.80 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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