Struggles continue as Ducks drop series finale, 6-2
RubberDucks Game RecapSea Dogs 6 RubberDucks 2WP: Matt Kent (8-8) LP: Jake Paulson (6-5) Save: noneSummaryPortland's Michael Chavis drove in three runs on a pair of hits, and Matt Kent picked up his eighth win, as the Sea Dogs defeated the RubberDucks, 6-2, Sunday afternoon at Canal Park in Akron,
RubberDucks Game Recap
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Summary
Portland's
Turning Point
The Sea Dogs (49-68) built a formidable lead with three runs in the third inning off
Mound Presence
Kent (8-8) worked seven innings and allowed just two runs on three hits. The EL all-star lefty walked two and struck out five. His eight wins are the most on the Sea Dogs. Paulson also lasted seven innings for the RubberDucks (67-52). After a rocky third inning, Paulson settled down and sat down the final 11 batters he faced. It was Paulson's return to action after missing a start due to a blister on his right middle finger.
Duck Tales
The RubberDucks reached Kent for a run in the fourth on a single by
Notebook
The RubberDucks had an atypical homestand, losing five of the six games…The Ducks had only one at-bat with a runner in scoring position the entire game…Kent and lefty
On the Pond
Following an off-day Monday, the RubberDucks will embark on an eight-game road trip with the first of three games at Binghamton on Tuesday night at 6:35. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1350 AM, the WARF iHeart channel, and the TuneIn Radio App.