The Akron RubberDucks got rattled early and were unable to regroup, losing, 7-2, to the Curve in a Class AA Eastern League game Sunday at Altoona, Pa.
The loss snapped a three-game winning streak.
Akron took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI single from outfielder Carlos Moncrief, but it didn't last long. After getting the first two batters out in the bottom of the first, Akron starter Jordan Cooper gave up a double then walked two straight batters. Altoona first baseman Hunter Morris then cleared the bases with a double to center field, giving the Curve a 3-1 lead.