Santucci Shines in Binghamton's Series-Opening Win at Akron
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Santucci Shines in Binghamton's Series-Opening Win at Akron

Published on September 2, 2025 under Eastern League (EL)
Binghamton Rumble Ponies News Release


AKRON, Ohio. - The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (38-20, 83-42) defeated the Akron RubberDucks, 6-1, in the series opener on Tuesday at Canal Park.

Left-hander Jonathan Santucci (4-0) earned the victory and recorded six strikeouts and no walks over 6.0 innings, while allowing one run on six hits. Santucci induced two inning-ending double plays and faced one batter over the minimum over his final four innings. He tied his career high with 6.0 innings pitched.

Binghamton raced out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the second inning against right-hander Yorman Gómez (4-2). The inning was highlighted by first baseman JT Schwartz's RBI double and second baseman Wyatt Young's RBI single.

Akron (28-30, 71-55) scored its lone run against Santucci in the second inning. Center fielder Guy Lipscomb hit an RBI single that cut Binghamton's lead to 3-1.

The Rumble Ponies added runs in the fourth, sixth, and seventh innings. In the fourth inning, right fielder Nick Morabito hit an RBI single off Gómez that made it 4-1. In the sixth inning, third baseman Jacob Reimer hit an RBI single off right-hander Zach Jacobs that made it 5-1. In the seventh inning, center fielder A.J. Ewing hit an RBI single off right-hander Tyler Thornton that made it 6-1.

Right-hander Joander Suarez pitched in relief of Santucci and recorded a three-inning save. Suarez pitched three no-hit innings in relief with three strikeouts. He issued just one walk, which was on a pitch-timer violation. Suarez recorded his second save of the season and the third save of his career.

The Rumble Ponies continue a six-game road series against the RubberDucks (Double-A, Cleveland Guardians) on Wednesday at Canal Park. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. and the games will be broadcast on WNBF News Radio 1290 & 92.1 FM.

Postgame Notes: Ewing went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base, which extended his hit streak to 11 games and marked his 10th multi-hit game and fourth three-hit game...Morabito went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run, and a double, which marked his 29th multi-hit game...Schwartz went 2-for-4 with an RBI, two runs, and a walk, which marked his 11th multi-hit game...Young went 2-for-5 with an RBI, which marked his 11th multi-hit game...Designated hitter Chris Suero drew two walks and extended his on-base streak to 28 games, which is the longest active streak in the Eastern League...Binghamton recorded five stolen bases for the second-straight game and the sixth time this season.

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