The University of Akron Athletics
University of Akron
10-9
Eastern Kentucky
12-5
Akron Falls to Eastern Kentucky
March 02 | Softball
RICHMOND, Ky. -- Sophomore Katie Cantrell distributed the Zips only hit as Akron fell to Eastern Kentucky 4-0 on the final day of the EKU Tournament on Sunday.Â
Freshman Maddelynn Lee (3-3) got the ball to start for Akron (10-9) and took the loss. Sophomore Madie Jamrog was a bright spot for the Zips, coming out of the bullpen and throwing 2.2 shutout innings, allowing two hits, with no walks and two strikeouts.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Akron managed zero chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. The Zips last got a runner on third in the first, when junior Meagan Lee made it 60 feet away from scoring with two outs.
GAME NOTES
» Akron pitchers faced 26 Eastern Kentucky hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out four.
» The Zips drew four walks from Eastern Kentucky pitching.
» Junior Meagan Lee led the Zips at the plate, going 0-for-1.
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UP NEXTÂ
The Akron Zips will return to action on Friday and Saturday, March 7-8 against Cleveland State and Murray State in Murray, Ky.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Victoria Byrum (5-0)
L: Lee , Maddelynn (3-3)
Base Running:
SB: Sivek, Brooke 1
Batting:
2B: Lilly Davis 1
RBI: Kennedy Drafton 2 ; Maddi Rutan 1 ; Makayla Mathis 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Jaelin Haynes 1 ; Reese Knox 1 ; Kaitlyn Wallis 1 ; Makayla Mathis 1
SB: Kennedy Drafton 1
CS: Jada McLeod 1
HBP: Makayla Mathis 1
