The Columbus Clippers game against St. Paul was postponed.
Akron RubberDucks 3, Chesapeake Baysox 2
RubberDucks improve to 20-16
Nick Mitchell was an on-base machine, going 1-for-2 with three walks and two stolen bases, yet he somehow didn’t score any of Akron’s three runs.
Ralphy Velazquez went 1-for-3 with a walk and Guy Lipscomb went 1-for-3 with a walk. Alex Mooney and Conor Barstad both doubled.
Starting pitcher Justin Campbell still has the baby gloves on, but he didn’t allow a hit or a run in his 2.2 innings of work while striking out three and walking three.
Carter Rustad followed with 2.1 innings of scoreless relief and Magnus Ellerts and Jack Jasiak both allowed a run in their inning-plus of work each. Jack Carey picked up the easiest win of his life, striking out the only batter he faced.
Lake County Captains 4, Dayton Dragons 8
Aaron Walton stayed consistent, going 1-for-3 with a walk while Ryan Cesarini and Luke Hill both walked twice, with Cesarini also stealing a base.
Esteban Gonzalez accounted for almost all of Lake County’s offense, blasting a two-run home run while Jeffrey Mercedes went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base.
Starting pitcher Braylon Doughty pitched well, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits with four strikeouts and two walks in 4.2 innings. Cam Walty came in and got tattooed for five runs in his 2.1 innings pitched to take the loss.
Hill City Howlers 3, Wilson Warbirds 7
Cannon Peebles had a strong game, going 2-for-4 with a home run and Dauri Fernandez followed suit, going 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk.
Robert Arias continued to do Robert Arias things, going 2-for-4 with a double while catcher Victor Izturis went 1-for-2 with a walk.
Starting pitcher Joey Oakie had a rough day at the office, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits with five strikeouts and three walks in 3.1 innings pitched to take the loss. His ERA on the season has risen to 5.09.
ACL Guardians 5, ACL Dodgers 1
The ACL Guardians used their patience, scoring five runs despite just three hits because they walked a whopping 13 times.
Catcher Gustavo Baptista had the best game, going perfect at the plate, 1-for-1 with a triple, a hit by pitch, two walks and a stolen base.
Ricardo Romero also continued his hot stretch, going 1-for-2 with a walk, a hit by pitch and two stolen bases.
A rehabbing Welbyn Francisca walked twice while Randy Martinez walked twice and stole three bases and Carlos Garces went 1-for-2 with two walks.
Starting pitcher Edelvis Perez was sensational, tossing 4.0 shutout innings with seven strikeouts, one hit allowed and one walk. The bullpen allowed one run the rest of the way to preserve the victory.