Akron RubberDucks News

RubberDucks Announce Staff Additions for 2019 Season

October 19, 2018 4:35 PM ET

The Akron RubberDucks announced today several front office additions and promotions for the upcoming 2019 season.

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Ducks struggle to match Fisher Cats' offense in 6-1 Game 2 loss

Leadoff hitter Ernie Clement went 1-for-4 and scored Akron's only run in the first inning of New Hampshire's 6-1 win in Game 2 of the ELCS. (David Monseur)

September 12, 2018 10:24 PM ET

New Hampshire's Jon Berti stroked a two-run single, and right-hander Jon Harris struck out seven in his playoff debut, as the Fisher Cats defeated the Akron RubberDucks, 4-1, in Game 2 of the Eastern League Championship Series Wednesday night at Canal Park in Akron, Ohio.

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Ducks drop Game 1 to Fisher Cats in extras, 3-1

September 11, 2018 10:21 PM ET

New Hampshire's Forrest Wall stroked a two-run single in the top of the 10th inning, and Travis Bergen notched his second save of the post-season, as the Fisher Cats slipped by the Akron RubberDucks, 3-1, in 10 innings in Game 1 of the Eastern League Championship Series.

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A bunch of runs helps Brady pitch Ducks in ELCS

Akron starter Sean Brady fired seven scoreless innings in the RubberDucks 9-0 win over Altoona in Game 4 of the ELDS. (David Monseur)

September 8, 2018 9:02 PM ET

Akron RubberDucks starting pitcher Sean Brady threw seven scoreless innings while the offense broke loose behind Andrew Calica's three hits and two-run home run, to defeat the Altoona Curve 9-0 in Game 4 of the EL Western Division Series Saturday afternoon in Altoona, Pa., to advance to the 2018 Eastern League Championship Series.

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Ducks big first inning topped by bigger Curve rally in 8-5 loss

Andrew Calica had a three-run double as part of Akron's five-run first inning in the 8-5 Game 3 loss on Friday in Altoona. (David Monseur)

September 7, 2018 11:01 PM ET

Altoona's Cole Tucker hit a game-tying grand slam, and Logan Hill drove in the go-ahead run on a fielder's choice, as the Curve claimed a come-from-behind 8-5 win over the Akron RubberDucks in Game 3 of the EL Western Division Series Friday night in Altoona, Pa.

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Whoa Nellie! Ducks walk-off game two in extras, 2-1

September 6, 2018 10:10 PM ET

Akron's Nellie Rodriguez belted a game-winning, solo home run in the bottom of the 10thinning to lift the RubberDucks to a thrilling, 2-1 playoff victory over the Altoona Curve Thursday night.

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Donaldson, Dowdy help lead Ducks to Game 1 ELDS win, 5-2

Rehabbing Cleveland Indians third baseman Josh Donaldson slugged the go-ahead home run in the second inning, a two-run shot, that helped lead Akron to a 5-2 win in Game 1 of the Eastern League Western Division Series. (David Monseur)

September 5, 2018 10:16 PM ET

Akron's Kyle Dowdy allowed just two runs and struck out six, and Josh Donaldson belted a two-run homer, as the RubberDucks claimed a 5-2 win over the Altoona Curve in Game 1 of the EL Western Division Series Wednesday night at Canal Park in Akron, Ohio.

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RubberDucks wrap regular season with 7-4 win at Erie

First baseman Nellie Rodriguez socked a solo homer in the seventh, a solo shot to right, to make it 7-4. It was his second hit of the day and fifth homer of the year. (David Monseur)

September 4, 2018 10:49 AM ET

Akron's Nellie Rodriguez homered, and Mark Mathias mashed a two-out, two-run, go-ahead double, as the RubberDucks notched a 7-4 win over the Erie SeaWolves in the regular-season finale Monday afternoon at UPMC Park in Erie, Pa.

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Ducks down Dogs behind Plesac, Krieger

Tyler Krieger drove in a pair of runs to help Akron top the SeaDogs 6-4 on Saturday in Erie. (David Monseur)

September 2, 2018 5:06 PM ET

Akron's Zach Plesac tossed six strong innings, and Tyler Krieger drove in a pair of runs with a two-hit night, as the RubberDucks edged the Erie SeaWolves, 6-4, Saturday night at UPMC Park in Erie, Pa.

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Dowdy deals nine strikeouts in Akron 4-0 win over Erie

Kyle Dowdy picked up his first Akron win against his former Erie teammates with six scoreless innings including nine strikeouts.

September 1, 2018 12:02 PM ET

Akron's Kyle Dowdy tossed six shutout innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, and Andrew Calica clubbed a two-run double, as the RubberDucks claimed a 4-0 victory over the Erie SeaWolves Friday night at UPMC Park in Erie, Pa.

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