Akron RubberDucks 5, Altoona Curve 2
Box Score · RubberDucks lead series 1-0
Perhaps showing a sign of what he could bring to the Indians in the upcoming MLB playoffs, Josh Donaldson blasted a home run in his second consecutive game, this time it was a two-run shot in the third inning.
Donaldson finished the game going 1-3 with the two-run shot.
Ernie Clement also played well, going 2-4 from the leadoff position and showing no signs of intimidation despite his aggressive promotion schedule after being a 2017 fourth round draft pick.