Let's Go Tribe · Apr 23, 2018
Tribe affiliates sweep 4-0 despite top pitching prospects facing adversity
In a surprising pitcher’s duel, veteran Alexi Ogando tossed 5.2 shutout innings for Columbus, striking out eight and walking just one while allowing one hit.
Columbus didn’t get much offense with just three hits on the day, but two of them came from leadoff hitter Greg Allen, who went 2-4 with a double and an outfield assist. Allen scored the game’s only run in the fourth inning off a Yandy Diaz single. Diaz went 1-3 with a walk.
Akron RubberDucks 9, Bowie BaySox 4
Box Score · RubberDucks improve to 8-8
Shane Bieber finally gave up a run in his fourth start, but the 2016 fourth round pick still managed to toss a quality start and earn the victory on Sunday.