The RubberDucks outlasted the Patriots 7-5 behind a three-hit, three-RBI night from Jake Fox. Akron built its advantage on the back of 12 hits to the Patriots' 7, with the RubberDucks improving to 59-60 while Columbus dropped to 65-57. The teams return to the field Thursday for the next installment.
Fox went 3-for-3 at the plate, providing the offensive backbone Akron needed to secure the win.
The RubberDucks' hit advantage proved decisive in the low-scoring contest, converting their lineup's productivity into runs while limiting the Patriots' damage.
Both squads will face off again Thursday as the series continues.
The RubberDucks are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10. The Patriots are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
The RubberDucks are up next at Patriots (Aug 27-29). The Patriots are up next home vs RubberDucks (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKRAkron RubberDucks | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
| SOMBridgewater Patriots | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Cesarini RF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaison Chourio CF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nolan Schubart DH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Aaron Walton LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Dean Curley SS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bennett Thompson C | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Fox 1B | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Mooney 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maick Collado 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Degges P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Izaak Martinez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Morehouse P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Degges | 4.2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Izaak Martinez | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Zane Morehouse | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | AKR 100.0 | 1.5 | |
| B9 | AKR 98.5 | 4.0 | |
| B9 | AKR 94.5 | 4.6 | |
| B9 | AKR 90.6 | 5.1 | |
| B9 | AKR 95.7 | 2.4 | |
| T9 | AKR 98.1 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | AKR 98.2 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | AKR 98.3 | 0.2 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.