Akron RubberDucks scores: Ducks remain homer-happy in win over Curve
A look at the Akron RubberDucks' scores and schedule for August and September 2026.
On August 12, the Akron RubberDucks secured a 4-3 victory over the Altoona Curve, maintaining their trend of hitting home runs. Three distinct players – Dean Curley, Ryan Cesarini, and Bennett Thompson – all contributed to the Ducks' offensive firepower, each hitting a home run. This tally came on the heels of a four-homer performance on Tuesday.
Thompson's solo home run with two outs in the sixth inning proved pivotal, putting the Ducks ahead 4-0. Curley followed suit with a two-out, two-run homer, his third of the season, while Cesarini added a solo homer in the sixth to extend the Ducks' lead to 3-0. Ryan Degges from the Ducks pitched a solid game, striking out five in 4⅓ innings.
Michael Kennedy contributed with 2⅔ innings of relief, while Jay Driver and Adam Tulloch sealed the win with a combined performance, Tulloch securing his first save. The RubberDucks' record stands at 53-56 overall, 18-23 in the second half of the season. The Akron Beacon Journal sports department can be reached via email at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com.
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