Fisher Cats shut out RubberDucks in series opener, 7-0
SummaryNew Hampshire Fisher Cats right-hander Justin Dillon (4-2) held Akron hitless for five innings and pitched six scoreless innings, combining with two relievers on a three-hit shutout and 7-0 win over the Akron RubberDucks at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium on Tuesday night.
Summary
New Hampshire Fisher Cats right-hander
Turning Point
With a second-inning run, the Fisher Cats held a 1-0 lead until the bottom of the fifth inning. New Hampshire first baseman
Mound Presence
Scott pitched five innings, his shortest of nine Eastern League starts, and the Fisher Cats had baserunners every inning against him. He worked around four hits, two walks and a hit batter to strand six runners and allow only an unearned run through the first four innings. He allowed four runs - three earned - on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts. Left-hander
Duck Tales
RubberDucks designated hitter
Notebook
The RubberDucks pitching staff extended a season-long 22-inning scoreless streak before allowing the second-inning run…Brooks hit his 12th double since the All-Star break, the most in the Eastern League, and his 15th extra-base hit, tied for the league high in that span…The RubberDucks were shut out for the 11th time this season…New Hampshire has won three of four meetings this season…Time of game: 2:35…Attendance: 4,340.
On the Pond
The RubberDucks continue their series in New Hampshire at 7:05 p.m. EDT Wednesday. Akron LHP