May 3: Akron's winning streak ends in 4-0 loss to Richmond

RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score

Richmond Flying Squirrels (12-13) 4, Akron RubberDucks (16-9) 0

WP: John Michael Bertrand (2-0) LP: Ryan Webb (1-1) Save: N/A

Summary

The Richmond Flying Squirrels used early runs and strong pitching to shutout the Akron RubberDucks 4-0 on Friday night at Canal Park.

Turning Point

Richmond jumped on the board quickly as leadoff hitter Grant McCray hit the second pitch of the game into the bullpens to put the Flying Squirrels ahead 1-0.

Mound Presence

Ryan Webb settled in after the early run and kept Richmond off the scoreboard until the fifth. The Flying Squirrels got to the Akron lefty for two in the fifth and one in the sixth. In total, Webb tossed six innings allowing four runs while striking out four. Jordan Jones, Lenny Torres Jr. and Ross Carver each tossed scoreless innings in relief.

Duck Tales

Akron was held in check for most of the night as four Richmond pitchers scattered five Akron hits. Alexfri Planez had Akron’s lone extra base hit by doubling with two out in the first. The RubberDucks best chance to crack the scoreboard in fourth when Aaron Bracho singled and Kody Huff walked to put runners on first and second with one out, but a double play ball would end the inning without a run.

Notebook

The loss snapped Akron’s 10 game winning streak…The streak was tied for third longest in franchise history (12 games from May 31-June 12, 2010 remains the franchise record)…Game Time: 2:16…Attendance: 3,492.

On the Pond

The RubberDucks will continue their series at Canal Park against the Richmond Flying Squirrels on Saturday, May 4 at 6:05 p.m. Akron left-hander Jaime Arias (0-1, 1.46 ERA) will take the mound against Richmond righty Carson Ragsdale (0-0, 2.42 ERA). The game broadcast is on 640 WHLO, the 640 WHLO iHeartRadio channel, and akronrubberducks.com, and available on Bally Live. Tickets for all RubberDucks home games, are available at akronrubberducks.com/tickets.