Dowdy deals nine strikeouts in Akron 4-0 win over Erie
RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks 4 SeaWolves 0WP: Kyle Dowdy (4-8) LP: Spenser Watkins (1-2) Save: noneSummaryAkron'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
RubberDucks Game Recap
RubberDucks 4 SeaWolves 0
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Summary
Akron's Kyle Dowdy tossed six shutout innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, and
Turning Point
The RubberDucks (76-61) scored three crucial runs in the fifth off
Mound Presence
Dowdy (4-8) picked up his first win in the Indians organization with a sparkling, six-inning effort. He allowed three harmless singles, walked three and fanned nine batters, which ties a season-high for the Ducks. Facing his former team, Dowdy used an overpowering fastball to put away hitter after hitter. He struck out the side in his final inning.
Duck Tales
Notebook
The SeaWolves (62-75) used four relievers after Watkins left in the fifth, and they all tossed scoreless baseball…The Ducks entered the day one game behind Altoona in the EL West race…The Curve led Bowie, 8-4 in the 11th inning with the game in a rain delay at press time…Akron and Altoona will meet in the first round of the playoffs, but home field advantage will be determined by the division championship…Three games remain in the regular season…Akron went 11-18 in August and lost a seven-game lead in the division…Time of game: 2:54…Attendance: Not announced.
On the Pond
The RubberDucks and SeaWolves will continue the series on Saturday evening at 6:05. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1350 AM, the WARF iHeart channel, and the TuneIn Radio App