In the minor leagues, Altoona split a double-header with the Akron Rubber Ducks, losing game one 8-3 but taking game two 6-5 in eight innings.
In game one, Aaron Shortridge gave up two runs on two hits in two innings to start, but Brad Case had a bad game in relief, giving up six runs on seven hits in four innings to take the loss. Blake Sabol and Matt Frazier had the only hits in the game.
In the second game, Liover Peguero was 2 for 4 with a three-run homer. Connor Scott was 3-4 with an RBI. Andres Alvarez was 2 for five with a double and an RBI. JC Flowers threw 3.2 scoreless innings of relief to get the win while Tyler Samaneigo got the save.
The two teams play again tonight.
