The University of Akron Athletics
University of Akron
2-3
Jacksonville State
6-1
Akron Falls 10-0 to Jacksonville State on Saturday
February 22 | Baseball
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - The Akron baseball team lost the second game of the series to Jacksonville State 10-0 on Saturday.
Evan Bottone and Max Bowman both recorded two hits to lead the Zips offense.
Jack Kelley (0-1) got the ball to start for Akron (2-3) and took the loss.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Akron managed zero chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position. The Zips last got a runner on third in the eighth, when senior J. Poist made it 90 feet away from scoring with one out.
GAME NOTES
» Akron left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Akron pitchers faced 46 Jacksonville State hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out six.
» The Zips drew five walks from Jacksonville State pitching.
» Bowman led the Zips at the plate, going 2-for-3 while Bottone went 2-for-5.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Zips conclude the series with Jacksonville State on Sunday, February 23 for a 2 p.m. start.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Karson Bonaparte (1-1)
L: Kelley, Jack (0-1)
Base Running:
CS: Occhipinti, Derek 1
HBP: Matlon, Caden 1
Batting:
2B: Drew Collins 1 ; Ace Williamson 1 ; Rob Gordon 1
3B: Colton Hegwood 1
HR: Matthew Cash 1
RBI: Drew Collins 2 ; Caleb Johnson 1 ; Grayson Ashe 2 ; Matthew Cash 1 ; Colton Hegwood 2 ; Rob Gordon 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Drew Collins 1 ; Caleb Johnson 1 ; Ace Williamson 2 ; Sam Silas 1 ; Matthew Cash 2 ; Colton Hegwood 1 ; Rob Gordon 1 ; Cade Miles 1
SB: Cooper Blauser 1 ; Caleb Johnson 1 ; Ace Williamson 1
CS: Drew Collins 1
HBP: Cooper Blauser 2 ; Caleb Johnson 1 ; Grayson Ashe 1
