Late Homer Sinks Akron in 3-2 Loss to SeaWolves

RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score

Erie SeaWolves (22-9, 58-41) 3, Akron RubberDucks (11-20, 46-53) 2

WP: Wandisson Charles (7-3) LP: Izaak Martinez (1-2) Save: Trevin Michael (6)

Summary

The Erie SeaWolves hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth to power past the Akron RubberDucks 3-2 on Friday night at UPMC Park.

Turning Point

Erie broke the tie on the first pitch of the eighth inning. Thayron Liranzo hit a solo home run to left-center to put the SeaWolves ahead 3-2.

Mound Presence

Cam Walty got the start in a bullpen day for Akron. The right-hander allowed two runs over three innings while striking out five. Jack Jasiak struck out five over three scoreless innings. Izaak Martinez struck out four and allowed one run over two innings.

Duck Tales

Trailing 2-0 after one, the RubberDucks offense was able to get on the board in the fifth. Alex Mooney opened the inning with a walk before advancing to third on Aaron Walton’s double. Maick Collado lifted a sac-fly to score Mooney. Christian Knapczyk hit a ground-rule double to center to score Walton and tie the game 2-2.

Notebook

Schubart singled in the fourth to extend his on-base streak to 54 games…Curley has reached base in 11 of his 12 games played with Akron…Knapczyk’s RBI double extended his hitting streak to a season-long six games…Game Time: 2:11…Attendance: 4,772.

On the Pond

The RubberDucks will continue their series at UPMC Park against the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday, August 1 at 6:05 p.m. Akron left-hander Caden Favors (4-6, 5.48 ERA) will face Erie left-hander Carlos Pena (5-4, 4.50 ERA). The game broadcast is on 640 WHLO, the 640 WHLO iHeartRadio channel, and akronrubberducks.com, and available on Bally Live. Tickets for RubberDucks home games are available at akronrubberducks.com/tickets.