RubberDucks Blitzed in Bowie Opener, 20-6
Published on April 19, 2022 under Eastern League (EL)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
Akron right fielder George Valera had three hits, including his second home run of the season, but the Bowie Baysox scored 12 runs in the first two innings to take a 20-6 victory over the RubberDucks in the opener of a six-game series and the first rematch of the 2021 Double-A Northeast Championship Series at Prince George's Stadium Tuesday night.
Turning Point
With Akron leading 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning, right-hander Hunter Gaddis issued back-to-back walks with two outs, loading the bases for center fielder Hudson Haskin, who hit a two-run single to left field for a 2-1 Bowie lead. Left fielder Shayne Fontana added a two-run single to right-center field for a 4-1 lead, ending the night for Gaddis. Right fielder Dylan Harris added an RBI double off right-hander Manuel Alvarez, and catcher Maverick Handley hit a two-run home run. Shortstop Jordan Westburg later added an RBI double to make it 8-1 in the first inning.
Mound Presence
After Gaddis was charged with five runs in two-thirds of an inning, Alvarez allowed six in one inning. Right-hander Nick Gallagher pitched two innings, allowing one run, and right-hander Kevin Kelly posted 2 1/3 scoreless innings with five strikeouts. Right-hander Kyle Marman pitched a scoreless seventh inning. Outfielder Jonathan Engelmann entered for the eighth inning and allowed six runs while recording two outs. Catcher Eric Rodríguez yielded two home runs before ending the eight-run inning.
Duck Tales
Akron took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Valera singled, shortstop Brayan Rocchio was hit by a pitch, and center fielder Will Brennan hit an RBI double - his team-high 10th RBI and sixth double. Valera added a two-run homer in the fifth inning. In the sixth, designated hitter Seth Caddell hit an RBI double (his first professional extra-base hit, and a passed ball and groundout scored two more runs, closing the deficit at the time to 12-6.
Notebook
Brennan's two-hit game gave him a league-leading 15 hits. His .405 batting average is second...Catcher Bo Naylor extended a six-game hitting streak with a ninth-inning single, and José Tena extended a five-game hitting streak with a sixth-inning single......Game Time: 3:04...Attendance: 1,043.
On the Pond
The RubberDucks continue their six-game series in Bowie at 6:35 p.m. EDT Tuesday. Akron left-hander Joey Cantillo (0-0, 1.80 ERA) is scheduled to face Baysox right-hander Garrett Stallings (0-0, 4.50 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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