Zips Sweep Bowling Green in a Doubleheader on Tuesday

Tuesday, April 1

Akron, Ohio

1:00 pm

University of Akron

17-17, 4-5

Bowling Green

12-21, 4-5

Bowling Green

Akron

Zips Sweep Bowling Green in a Doubleheader on Tuesday

April 01 | Softball

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AKRON, Ohio - The Akron softball team defended Lee R. Jackson Field with a pair of victories over the Bowling Green Falcons on Tuesday.

GAME 1 | Akron 10, Bowling Green 2

Lily Sullivan collected four hits to help power the Akron Zips over the Bowling Green Falcons 10-2 on Tuesday.

Macy Walters (7-7) got the win for Akron (17-17, 4-5). The right-hander went six innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on five hits, allowing two walks and striking out four.

In addition to her four hits, Sullivan had two RBI to lead the Zips. Katie Cantrell put together a standout day at the plate as well, going 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and three RBI. Delaney Jenkinson also helped out for Akron, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a double, a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Zips put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the second inning. Akron scored twice on a two-run double off the bat of Cantrell.

The Zips then held the Falcons scoreless before getting back on the board the very next inning. The Akron offense exploded for four runs, highlighted by a one-run double off the bat of Jenkinson, which brought the score to 6-0 in favor of the Zips.

Bowling Green narrowed Akron's lead to 6-2 before the Zips stretched the advantage to 7-2 in the fifth inning.

Akron held the Falcons scoreless before their offense got things moving the next inning. bringing the score to 10-2 in favor of Akron. The score remained 10-2 for the rest of the game, as the Zips coasted to the win.

GAME NOTES

» Sullivan compiled four hits on the day for Akron.
» The Zips 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 four runs across.
» The Zips had control of the rest of the game after moving ahead of the Falcons 2-0 in the bottom of the second.
» The Zips out-hit the Falcons at a 13-5 clip.
» Akron went 7-for-15 (.467) with runners in scoring position.
» Akron pitchers faced 25 Bowling Green hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out four.
» The Zips drew four walks from Bowling Green pitching.
» Cantrell went 3-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI.

GAME 2 | Akron 7, Bowling Green 6

The Akron Zips took a 3-2 lead in the first inning and never trailed from there on the way to a 7-6 win over the Bowling Green Falcons on Tuesday.

At the plate, the Zips were paced by Meagan Lee, who went 3-for-4 on the day with an RBI. Sydney Selker furnished a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. Sophia Wygast also helped out for Akron, putting together two hits in two trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI.

Macy Walters (8-7) picked up the victory out of the bullpen for Akron (18-17, 5-5). The right-hander went 1.1 shutout innings while giving up two hits. Madie Jamrog also made an impact in the circle for the Zips, throwing 4.2 innings, giving up three runs, one earned, on three hits, with one walk and four strikeouts.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Zips were trailing 2-0 in the first inning when they first put runs on the board.

The Zips then held the Falcons scoreless before expanding their lead in the third inning. which brought the score to 6-2 in favor of the Zips.

Bowling Green came back to even the ballgame at six before Akron reclaimed a 7-6 advantage in the sixth inning. The Zips scored once on an RBI single off the bat of . The score remained 7-6 for the rest of the game, as Akron held on for the win.

GAME NOTES

» Lee had three base knocks in the game for Akron.
» Akron's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed three runs across.
» Akron took a 3-2 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.
» Akron went 4-for-10 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» Akron pitchers faced 37 Bowling Green hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and 13 fly balls while striking out five.
» Lee led the Zips at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Zips host the Ohio Bobcats for three games starting on Saturday, April 5.