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RubberDucks edge Curve in final game of first half, 4-3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

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Summary

The Akron RubberDucks defeated the Altoona Curve 4-3 in Akron, Ohio, on Sunday afternoon. Akron took an early advantage with an RBI single from Alfonsin Rosario, but the Curve responded with a two-run single from Matt King in the second inning. The RubberDucks recaptured the lead with an RBI single by Jacob Cozart in the fifth and extended their lead when Jose Devers hit a solo homer in the eighth. Duce Gourson's RBI single in the seventh tied the game temporarily for Altoona. The game marked the end of the first half of the season for both teams.

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•Game played in Akron, Ohio, on June 21, 2026.
•Curve initially led 2-1 after second inning.
•RubberDucks regained the lead with a fifth-inning single.
•Jose Devers hit a crucial solo homer in the eighth.
•Duce Gourson tied the game with a single in the seventh.

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10:31 PMYahoo Sports — RubberDucks squeak out win over Curve

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AKRON, Ohio – The Altoona Curve dropped the final game of the first half of the season 4-3 to the Akron RubberDucks Sunday afternoon. Akron took an early 1-0 lead with an RBI single from Alfonsin Rosario, but the Curve quickly responded in the top of the second. Omar Alfonzo singled and advanced to second when Ivan Brethowr walked. Matt King drove them both in with a single to right. The 2-1 ...
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