July 30: RubberDucks outlast Senators, 6-4 in 12 innings

Alaska Abney worked the final two scoreless innings to win Tuesday in Harrisburg. (Kayla McMillen)

July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Akron RubberDucks (20-8, 57-40) 6, Harrisburg Senators (9-19, 47-50) 4, 12 innings WP: Alaska Abney (2-0) LP: Jack Sinclair (4-2) Save: none Summary Akron RubberDucks third baseman Milan Tolentino hit a go-ahead RBI single in the 12th inning of a 6-4,

July 30, 2024 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score

Akron RubberDucks (20-8, 57-40) 6, Harrisburg Senators (9-19, 47-50) 4, 12 innings

WP: Alaska Abney (2-0) LP: Jack Sinclair (4-2) Save: none

Summary

Akron RubberDucks third baseman Milan Tolentino hit a go-ahead RBI single in the 12th inning of a 6-4, series-opening win over the Harrisburg Senators at FNB Field Tuesday night.

Turning Point

With designated hitter Alexfri Planez starting the 12th inning at second base against right-hander Jack Sinclair, Tolentino lined a single to right field, and Planez beat the throw to home plate. A passed ball later in the inning added another run.

🧊 in his veins!!!@milantolentino comes up big in extra innings!

TOP 12: Akron 5 | Harrisburg 4 pic.twitter.com/b2EKZYXeBh
— Akron RubberDucks (@AkronRubberDuck) July 31, 2024

Mound Presence

Akron right-hander Tommy Mace allowed the Senators to load the bases with no outs in the first inning before getting a strikeout, groundout and flyout to end the inning. He yielded two hits and a run in the third inning but retired seven straight batters, including four strikeouts, to finish his 4 2/3-inning start. He matched a season high with seven strikeouts while walking one and allowing three hits. Right-hander Ross Carver pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings before a 46-minute rain delay that followed the sixth inning. Right-hander Mason Hickman allowed an eighth-inning home run to left fielder Daylen Lile and double by center fielder Andrew Pinckney in the eighth inning, before right-hander Bradley Hanner allowed the game-tying single by right fielder Jeremy De La Rosa. Right-hander Lenny Torres Jr. yielded a game-tying sacrifice fly in the 10th. Right-hander Alaska Abney struck out four batters in two hitless innings for the win.

Inning-ending Kane Painting Caught Stealing@Kodyhuff2 fires a strike to Yordys Valdés

END 3 | Akron 3 | Harrisburg 1 pic.twitter.com/vDbDVLPQVT
— Akron RubberDucks (@AkronRubberDuck) July 31, 2024

Tommy Mace struck out 7⃣ matching his season high! https://t.co/YTVIQP7rei pic.twitter.com/OEWPi7YRup
— Akron RubberDucks (@AkronRubberDuck) July 31, 2024

Duck Tales

Akron broke a scoreless tie in the third inning, as left fielder Joe Lampe capped an 11-pitch at bat with an infield single and later scored on a sacrifice fly by first baseman C.J. Kayfus. Center fielder Petey Halpin slugged a two-run homer for a 3-0 lead. Catcher Kody Huff hit a go-ahead RBI double in the 10th inning for a 4-3 lead.

Alaska Abney worked the final two scoreless innings to win Tuesday in Harrisburg.Kayla McMillen

BIG TIME HIT!!!@Kodyhuff2 lines a double to center to give us the lead in extras!

TOP 10: Akron 4 | Harrisburg 3 pic.twitter.com/jzNoQEcR0w
— Akron RubberDucks (@AkronRubberDuck) July 31, 2024

Notebook

Halpin extended a six-game hitting streak with his career-high 10th home run…Akron is 5-2 in extra innings, including 3-0 in Harrisburg…Akron played a season-long 12 innings for the third time this season…Game Time: 3:30 (0:46 delay)…Attendance: 3,484.

On the Pond

The RubberDucks continue their series in Harrisburg at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at FNB Field. Akron right-hander Austin Peterson (4-1, 2.37 ERA) is scheduled to face Senators right-hander Chase Solesky (0-3, 2.90 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.