Zips Sweep Day 2 of Spartan Classic: Offense Plates 11 Runs, Lee Hurls Shutout

Saturday, February 8

Spartanburg, SC

10:00 AM

University of Akron

2-1

Monmouth

0-3

Monmouth

Akron

Zips Sweep Day 2 of Spartan Classic: Offense Plates 11 Runs, Lee Hurls Shutout

February 08 | Softball

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Akron softball moved to 3-1 overall after sweeping the second day of the Spartan Classic at Cyrill Stadium hosted by USC Upstate. The Zips started the day with a convincing 11-2 win over Monmouth and followed with a dominant pitching performance by freshman Maddelynn Lee for a 2-0 shutout win over the host.

Game 3 – vs Monmouth
Akron received contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Zips put 11 runs on the board and take down the Monmouth Hawks 11-2 Saturday.

At the plate, the Zips were led by freshman Sydney Selker, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a double and three RBI. Sophomore Lily Sullivan put together a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 3-for-3 with two RBI. Sophomore Delaney Jenkinson also contributed for Akron, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding two RBI.

Sophomore Macy Walters (1-0) started in the circle and picked up the win for Akron (2-1). The right-hander went five innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on five hits, allowing one walk and striking out four.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Zips got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning. Akron's offense started clicking and put up six runs, including a two-run single off the bat of Jenkinson.

The Hawks then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 6-2 until the Zips expanded their advantage in the fourth. The Akron offense exploded for five runs, highlighted by a two-run double off the bat of freshman Sydney , which brought the Zips lead to 11-2. The score remained 11-2 for the rest of the game, as Akron coasted to the win.

GAME NOTES
» Sullivan picked up three hits in the game for Akron.
» Every Akron starter reached base safely in the win.
» Akron's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed six runs across.
» Akron grabbed a 6-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Four Zips had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Zips out-hit the Hawks at a 12-5 clip.
» Akron went 8-for-15 (.533) with runners in scoring position.
» The Zips got two hits in four at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Akron pitchers faced 21 Monmouth hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out four.
» The Zips drew four walks from Monmouth pitching.
» Freshman Sydney Selker led the Zips at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI.

Game 4 – vs USC Upstate
Freshman Maddelynn Lee was dealing in game two on Saturday, hurling a four-hit shutout to lead the Akron Zips over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 2-0.

Lee (2-0) went the distance for Akron (3-1), giving up four hits, walking one and striking out two.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Zips took the lead for good in the second, scoring for the first time in the inning. Sophomore Lily Sullivan came across to score the lone run of the inning for Akron and get them on the board.

The Zips then tacked on a run in the seventh inning to complete their scoring in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES
» Lee tossed a four-hit shutout for the Zips.
» Akron's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» The Zips had control of the rest of the game after jumping ahead of the Spartans 1-0 in the top of the second.
» Akron pitchers faced 24 South Carolina Upstate hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and 14 fly balls while striking out two.
» Senior Alexis Campbell led the Zips at the plate, going 2-for-3.

UP NEXT
Akron concludes The Spartan Classic with a non-conference game against league foe Bowling Green on Sunday at 10 a.m.