RubberDucks strike back with 3 homers, even series in Portland, 7-3
SummaryAkron RubberDucks right fielder Trenton Brooks had his first two-homer game of the season and matched a season high with five RBI, third baseman Nolan Jones added a solo home run, and left-hander Scott Moss (2-0) won his second straight start since joining the RubberDucks, who defeated the Portland Sea
Summary
Akron RubberDucks right fielder
Turning Point
With a scoreless game in the top of the second inning, Portland right-hander
Mound Presence
In his second start since being traded from Cincinnati on July 31, Moss retired the first nine batters of the game before walking the leadoff batter in the fourth inning. An errant pickoff throw and wild-pitch strikeout scored the run, but the Sea Dogs' only hit off Moss was designated hitter
Duck Tales
Akron extended the lead in the fifth inning, when Mata walked Jones, and Brooks hit his second home run to the right field pavilion, ending Mata's start after allowing six earned runs on five hits in four innings. In the seventh inning, Jones hit a one-out home run off right-hander
Notebook
Brooks had his second career two-homer game and first since July 2, 2018, when he did so for Lynchburg against Frederick…Sunday will mark the RubberDucks' third straight series rubber match. They have won the past two for their first consecutive series wins…The Sea Dogs lead the season series, 4-1…Time of game: 2:43…Attendance: 7,368.
On the Pond
The RubberDucks conclude their road trip in Portland at 1:00 p.m. EDT Sunday. Akron LHP