The University of Akron Athletics
University of Akron
14-16
Ohio State
27-6-1
Lee Collects 4 Hits, Akron Falls 13-6 to Ohio State
March 26 | Softball
COLUMBUS, Ohio --Junior Meagan Lee racked up four hits, but the Akron Zips fell to the No. 22 Ohio State Buckeyes 13-6 on Wednesday.
Lee's four-hit day led the Zips offensively. Sophomore Katie Cantrell put together a standout performance as well, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Senior Alexis Campbell also helped out for Akron, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a double, a walk and an RBI.
Sophomore Mallory Herwerden (1-1) got the ball to start for Akron (14-16) and took the loss. Junior Haley Croyle was a bright spot for the Zips, coming out of the bullpen and throwing one shutout inning, allowing one hit.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 8-0, the Zips first put runs on the board in the third inning. Akron's offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a two-run double off the bat of Cantrell and a two-run single from freshman Andrea .
The Zips deficit grew to 11-5 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the sixth inning. Junior Brooke Sivek came across to score the lone run of the inning for Akron, which tightened the Buckeyes lead to 11-6. The Zips were unable to get any closer, as Ohio State added two runs to their tally on the way to a 13-6 final.
GAME NOTES
» Lee compiled a four-hit day for the Zips.
» Akron's power output was led by Cantrell, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Akron's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed five runs across.
» Akron left 12 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» The Zips out-hit the Buckeyes at a 13-10 clip.
» Akron went 5-for-15 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Akron pitchers faced 36 Ohio State hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out four.
» Cantrell led the Zips at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
UP NEXT
Akron travels to Toledo for a #MACtion series this weekend with the series opener on Friday, March 28 (3 p.m.) and a doubleheader on Saturday, March 29 (1 & 3:30 p.m.).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Gerhard, Layna (4-0)
L: Herwerden, Mallory (1-1)
Batting:
2B: Campbell, Alexis 1 ; Cantrell, Katie 2
RBI: Wygast, Sophia 1 ; Day, Andrea 2 ; Campbell, Alexis 1 ; Cantrell, Katie 2
SF: Wygast, Sophia 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Sivek, Brooke 2 ; Lee, Meagan 1 ; Glass, Haley 1 ; Day, Andrea 1 ; Campbell, Alexis 1
Batting:
2B: Bewick, Sami 1 ; Burns, Jasmyn 1 ; Milliken, Reagan 1 ; Frye, Morgan 1
HR: Burns, Jasmyn 2
RBI: Bewick, Sami 1 ; Burns, Jasmyn 6 ; Milliken, Reagan 1 ; Frye, Morgan 1 ; Cruse, Taylor 3
SF: Cruse, Taylor 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Parisien, Hadley 1 ; Bewick, Sami 1 ; Kortokrax, Kami 2 ; Burns, Jasmyn 2 ; Barrett, Tanaya 1 ; Milliken, Reagan 1 ; Farley, Kaitlyn 1 ; Frye, Morgan 2 ; Limon, Skylar 1 ; Cruse, Taylor 1
SB: Farley, Kaitlyn 1 ; Frye, Morgan 1
