Box Score · Clippers fall to 34-24
Peyton Battenfield took a battle axe to the chest but survived six innings while allowing five runs. James Karinchak led the second line into battle with Yohan Ramirez. Alas, they fell.
Will Brennan scorched three hits from the lead-off spot. Nolan Jones walked twice and added a double — early returns, but he looks good out in outfield, too.
Bryan Lavastida also notched two hits and a double.
Akron RubberDucks 9, Somerset Patriots 2
Box Score · RubberDucks improve to 31-24
Xzavion Curry struck out twelve hitters in seven innings, allowing two runs and five hits with no walks.