AKRON, Ohio – Altoona and Akron wrapped up their series Sunday afternoon with another 4-3 decision, as the RubberDucks earned their second straight win to finish the series.
Held without a hit through the first five innings by Akron starter Caden Favors, Will Taylor hammered the first pitch of the sixth inning over the left-field wall to give the Curve a 1-0 lead. Taylor recorded his fifth homer of the season.
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