Peoples solid return spoiled in loss to Altoona
Curve 5 RubberDucks 1WP: Brandon Waddell (1-0) LP: Michael Peoples (0-1) Save: noneSummaryAltoona's Will Craig socked a decisive, three-run home run in the bottom of the 6th inning Saturday afternoon, lifting the Curve to an eventual 5-1 victory over the Akron RubberDucks on a frigid day at PNG Field in Altoona,
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Summary
Altoona's
Turning Point
Craig launched a timely homer with two teammates aboard with one out in the sixth off Akron starter
Mound Presence
Peoples made his first appearance since last July when he was shut down with a tear in his right rotator cuff. The 6-foot-5 right-hander was terrific in his return to the mound. He threw shutout ball through the first five innings, holding the Curve to just two hits. He faltered in the sixth when he allowed a walk and a single prior to the Craig homer. Peoples walked one and struck out five.
Duck Tales
The RubberDucks (1-2) didn't have much luck against Altoona starter
Notebook
On the Pond
The RubberDucks and Curve will conclude the series on Sunday afternoon at 2:00. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1350 AM, the WARF iHeart channel, and the TuneIn Radio App.