Paulson quiets the Fightin Phils with shutout, 5-0

RubberDucks Game Recap
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WP: Jake Paulson (4-2) LP: JoJo Romero (4-5) Save: none
Summary
Akron's Jake Paulson tossed 6.2 shutout innings, and Sam Haggerty supplied a two-run double, as the RubberDucks blanked the Reading Fightin Phils, 5-0, in the opener of a three-game series at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, Pa.

Turning Point
The RubberDucks (38-29) notched a pair of runs in the third inning against Reading starter JoJo Romero. After loading the bases on a walk and two singles, Romero issued a bases-loaded walk to Joe Sever to force in the game's first run. Bobby Bradley followed with an RBI-fielder's choice to make it 2-0, Akron.
Mound Presence
Paulson (4-2) made it look easy, allowing just two hits in his 6.2 scoreless innings. He walked three and fanned six and won for the first time since May 16^th. Lefty David Speer came in after Paulson and threw one scoreless inning. Flame-thrower Kieran Lovegrove recorded the final four outs to complete the Whitewash. The trio of Akron pitchers combined on a three-hitter.
Duck Tales
Romero left after seven innings in favor of Luke Leftwich, who walked two and gave up three runs in the eighth to make it 5-0. Connor Marabell laced a two-out RBI single down the left field line, and Sam Haggerty followed with a two-run double to left to score two more.
Notebook
Romero struck out a season-high, nine batters, but lost for the first time since May 9^th…It was the sixth shutout victory for the RubberDucks…The Fightin Phils (26-39) have lost five straight and dropped to a season-low 13 games under .500…It was Akron's 21^st road win of the season, which is tied with New Hampshire for most in the EL…Time of game: 2:40… Attendance: 6,160.
On the Pond
The RubberDucks will play the middle game of the series Saturday evening at 6:45. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1350 AM, the WARF iHeart channel, and the TuneIn Radio App.