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Akron RubberDucks ground Richmond Flying Squirrels for Eastern League win
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RubberDucks 3, Flying Squirrels 0
The RubberDucks scored three runs in the first inning and left-hander Joey Cantillo threw five scoreless innings in a shutout of the Flying Squirrels, snapping Richmond's seven-game Eastern League winning streak on Friday afternoon.
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RubberDucks second baseman José Tena had a bunt single on the first pitch of the game by Richmond right-hander Matt Frisbee. Tena then stole second base, and shortstop Brayan Rocchio walked. With one out, center fielder Will Brennan walked, and Tena scored on a wild pitch.
After catcher Bo Naylor walked to reload the bases, Frisbee hit left fielder Julian Escobedo with a pitch, scoring another run. Third baseman Daniel Schneemann lined an RBI single to left field for a 3-0 lead.
In the bottom of the inning, Cantillo allowed consecutive one-out singles to bring the tying run to the plate, but left fielder Frankie Tostado grounded into an inning-ending double play.
Cantillo (2-2) pitched five innings, allowing four hits with six strikeouts and no walks. Andrew Misiaszek (three innings) and Kyle Marman (first save) closed out the game to preserve the shutout.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: RubberDucks starter Joey Cantillo pitches five scoreless innings
