The RubberDucks edge the SeaWolves 6-5 in a thrilling matchup! Nick Mitchell's impactful 3-for-5 performance with 2 RBIs propelled Akron to victory. Josue Briceño’s two home runs kept Erie in the game, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Nick Mitchell shined with a 3-for-5 performance, driving in 2 runs, which was pivotal in the RubberDucks' narrow victory.
Josue Briceño was a force for the SeaWolves, hitting 2 home runs and racking up 3 RBIs, showcasing his power at the plate.
Despite both teams having the same hit total, the RubberDucks capitalized on their scoring chances better, leaving only 6 runners on base compared to the SeaWolves' 9.
The RubberDucks are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10. The SeaWolves are losers of 2 straight, 6-4 over their last 10.
The RubberDucks are up next at Patriots (Aug 27-29). The SeaWolves are up next at Curve (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 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| ERIErie SeaWolves | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Mitchell LF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaison Chourio CF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bennett Thompson C | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Nolan Schubart 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Dean Curley 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ryan Cesarini DH | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Walton RF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Alex Mooney SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyresse Turner 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caden Favors P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Driver P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendeglys Virguez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carter Rustad P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caden Favors | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Jay Driver | 2.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Kendeglys Virguez | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Carter Rustad | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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 | 14.8 | |
| B9 | AKR 85.2 | 10.1 | |
| B9 | AKR 95.3 | 6.8 | |
| B9 | AKR 88.5 | 8.9 | |
| T9 | AKR 79.6 | 3.4 | |
| T9 | AKR 83.0 | 3.1 | |
| T9 | AKR 86.1 | 27.8 | |
| T9 | AKR 58.3 | 8.3 |
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.