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Akron Racers Charities Set to Host the Games for the Cure Tournament
September 18, 2016 - AKRON, OH- The Akron Racers Charities, in co-operation with Cuyahoga Community College, welcome eight universities and colleges from three different states to Firestone Stadium, September 23-25. The 15-game schedule, from Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25, share a common goal to raising money for the Akron General, "Muffins for Mammograms" Program.
The 2016 Games for the Cure kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, September 23, with Malone University taking on Walsh University. The games... Full StoryMore from the National Pro Fastpitch
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Saturday's 4-7pm 2016 Ballpark Festival of Beers Breweries Announced
September 16, 2016 - AKRON, OHIO- The Akron RubberDucks announced the brewery list today for the 2016 Ballpark Festival of Beers, presented by Goose Island. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Canal Park. The list includes more than 40 different breweries, more than 100 beers, including an Ohio-based section with more than 40 different beers.
Along with admission to the 2016 Festival of Beers at Canal Park, tickets include a commemorative sampling glass and 25 sampl... Full StoryMore from the Eastern League
Gold Glove Winner Andrews to be Honored by Indians
September 15, 2016 - AKRON, OH - The recognition and celebration continues on for Akron Racers right fielder A.J. Andrews. Last month Andrews made history at the annual NPF Awards Banquet, becoming the first woman to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award in the award's 59-year history. Every year since 1957 the Gold Glove has been awarded to the best defensive player at each position in Major League Baseball's American and National League.
A season's worth of highlight reel catches, in which she routinely soared over f... Full StoryMore from the National Pro Fastpitch
RubberDucks Take Game 2
September 9, 2016 - RubberDucks 9 Curve 4
WP: Cameron Hill (1-0) LP: Cody Dickson (0-1) SV: Cole Sulser (1)
Summary
Akron's Mike Papi drove in five runs Friday night, including a key, three-run homer in the eighth inning, to help the RubberDucks to a crucial 9-4 win over the Altoona Curve in Game 3 of the EL Western Division Series at Canal Park.
Turning Point
The RubberDucks broke a 4-4 tie in the seventh inning when Nellie Rodriguez scored from second base on a wild pickoff throw to first base by A... Full StoryMore from the Eastern League
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- RubberDucks 8 Flying Squirrels 2--Recap and Box Score - Akron RubberDucks (EL) August 28
- Flying Squirrels Beat Akron - Akron RubberDucks (EL) August 25
- Jailyn Ford to Have Number Retired by Bath County HS - Akron Racers (NPF) August 23
- RubberDucks Homestand Highlights - August 22-28, 2016 - Akron RubberDucks (EL) August 22
- RubberDucks and Baysox Suspended - Akron RubberDucks (EL) August 21
- Racers' Season Ends with 6-2 Loss to Pride - Akron Racers (NPF) August 21
- Racers NPF Championship Series Games Postponed to Sunday - Akron Racers (NPF) August 21
- Racers Drop NPf Championship Series Semifinal Game 1 - Akron Racers (NPF) August 19
- RubberDucks 4 Baysox 1 - Akron RubberDucks (EL) August 19
- Andrews Makes History as First Gold Glove Winner - Akron Racers (NPF) August 19
- Fagan, Andrews Lead Racers Award Winners - Akron Racers (NPF) August 18
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Nearby Cities
Other cities near Akron, Ohio with alternative or minor league teams:- Canton, Ohio
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- Wheeling, West Virginia
- Youngstown, Ohio
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Akron Scoreboard
| September 5 | EL | Bowie 6 at Akron 8 | Final |
| September 4 | EL | Bowie 3 at Akron 5 | Final |
| September 3 | EL | Bowie 3 at Akron 4 | Final |
| September 2 | EL | Bowie 3 at Akron 6 | Final (7) |
| September 1 | EL | Akron 7 at Erie 8 | Final |
| August 31 | EL | Akron 2 at Erie 3 | Final (13) |
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In Focus
Akron Sports Headlines
- RubberDucks enjoy wild ride to franchise's fifth Eastern League title, with a pause in the middle to - EL Akron Beacon Journal (September 21)
- RubberDucks 2, Thunder 1: Ducks complete sweep of Thunder to claim Eastern League championship - EL Akron Beacon Journal (September 17)
- RubberDucks 6, Thunder 3: Grand slam by Eric Haase powers Ducks to win in Game 1 of Eastern League f - EL Akron Beacon Journal (September 15)
- Haase hits grand slam, leads Akron over Trenton - EL Canton Repository (September 14)
- RubberDucks following lead of manager Dave Wallace and enjoying postseason ride to Eastern League Fi - EL Akron Beacon Journal (September 12)
- Akron RubberDucks advance to finals - EL Canton Repository (September 12)
- RubberDucks playoff game with Curve postponed due to rain - EL Akron Beacon Journal (September 11)
- RubberDucks 9, Curve 4: Ducks take advantage of Curve mistakes, take 2-1 lead in series - EL Akron Beacon Journal (September 10)
- Curve hold Ducks hitters in check, level series at 1-1 - EL Akron Beacon Journal (September 9)
- RubberDucks take remarkable journey to division title, Eastern League playoffs - EL Akron Beacon Journal (September 8)
- RubberDucks 12, Curve 8: Six-run seventh inning carries Ducks to win in playoff opener - EL Akron Beacon Journal (September 8)
- Hoban senior Todd Sibley selected to play in Under Armour All-America Football Game - EL Akron Beacon Journal (September 7)
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