Three Zips Record Multiple Hits in Loss to Western Michigan

Saturday, March 22

Kalamazoo, MI

1:05 pm

University of Akron

6-17, 0-9

Western Michigan

5-16, 4-5

Akron

Western Michigan

Three Zips Record Multiple Hits in Loss to Western Michigan

March 22 | Baseball

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Akron Zips saw three players record multiple hits, highlighted by three from Evan Bottone in an 11-5 loss to the Western Michigan Broncos Saturday.

In addition to his three hits, Bottone had two doubles and a walk to lead the Zips. Andrew Horvath compiled a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI. Caden Matlon also contributed for Akron, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding two walks and an RBI. Austin Lafferty recorded two hits and drew a walk against the Broncos.

Johnny Anservitz (1-1) came out of the bullpen for Akron (6-17, 0-9) and took the loss. Jacob Beall was a bright spot for the Zips, coming out of the bullpen as well and throwing one scoreless inning, allowing one hit, with no walks and one strikeout.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Zips were trailing 1-0 in the second inning when they first put runs on the board. Charlie Schebler came across to score the lone run of the inning for Akron and get them on the board.

The Broncos broke the tie and re-took the lead heading into the third inning, when the Zips got back on the scoreboard. Akron scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-RBI double from Horvath, which brought the Zips lead to 4-2.

Akron held Western Michigan without a run before building their lead to 5-2 the following inning. The Zips scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Max Bowman. The Zips were unable to hold the lead, as Western Michigan scored nine times over the remaining five innings to grab the 11-5 win.

GAME NOTES
» Bottone led the Zips, compiling three hits in the ballgame.
» Akron's power output was led by Bottone, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Akron's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed three runs across.
» Akron left 11 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» The Zips out-hit the Broncos at a 10-9 clip.
» Akron pitchers limited Western Michigan to just 3-for-19 (.158) with runners in scoring position.
» Akron pitchers faced 45 Western Michigan hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Zips drew seven walks from Western Michigan pitching.

WHAT'S NEXT?
Akron travels to Oakland on Tuesday, March 25 for a 3 p.m. start.