The University of Akron Athletics
University of Akron
Central Michigan
Zips Host Central Michigan for #MACtion Starting Friday
April 10 | Baseball
AKRON, Ohio - The Akron baseball team will look to bounce back with a conference series against Central Michigan starting Friday, April 11.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Friday: Stats | Video
Saturday: Stats | Video
Sunday: Stats | Video
INSIDE THE SERIES
Central Michigan Leads 60-20 | Faulds vs CMU: 3-0
First Met: 1968 (Akron 9, Central Michigan 4)
Last Met: May 5, 2024 (Akron 8, Central Michigan 5)
COMMON OPPONENTS (NON-MAC SCHOOLS)
Oakland (Horizon), Ohio State (BIG 10), Michigan (BIG 10)
SCOUTING REPORT
The Chippewas come into the series with a 12-21 overall record, a 5-7 record in the MAC and a 10-15 record on the road.
CMU is coming off a 6-5 victory at Michigan State on April 9. Cayden Smith hit a three-run homer and Central Michigan pitching allowed just one run on three hits over the final eight innings on Wednesday as the Chippewas posted a 6-5 non-conference baseball victory over Michigan State at MSU's McLane Stadium.
Aaron Piasecki leads CMU in batting average (.318), hits (41) and walks (17). Cayden Smith is the leader in doubles (11) while Cole Prout is the leader in home runs (5) and RBI (22). Zach Knowlton leads the way in stolen bases (11).
On the mound, Jack Otis leads the staff in ERA (1.93) in five appearances and 4.2 innings of work. Two Chippewas have posted two wins while Alejandro Espinoza is the leader in innings pitched (38.1). Evan Waters is the leader in strikeouts (24).
ZIPS AT A GLANCE
Akron enters the series with CMU with a 9-23 overall record, 3-12 in the MAC and a 4-8 record at home.
The Zips are coming off a 13-0 loss at Michigan on April 8.
Before the loss at Michigan, Akron went 2-1 against Toledo. The Zips won the first game 5-2 before trading a pair of 1-0 results with the Rockets. Jack Kelley was named MAC Pitcher of the Week after he went eight scoreless innings in game three against the Rockets while striking out seven.
Max Bowman leads Akron in batting average (.325) and walks (26. Evan Bottone leads the way in hits (39) and is tied with Jack Poist in stolen bases (10). Andrew Horvath is the leader in doubles (11) while Blake Bowen holds the lead in home runs (5) and RBI (23)
On the mound, Nathan Currah is the leader in ERA (2.45) through seven appearances. Kelley leads the staff in wins (2) while Jared Schaeffer is the leader in innings pitched (46.2) and strikeouts (44). Johnny Anservitz leads the pitching staff in saves (3)
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Zips host the University of Rio Grande on Tuesday, April 15 for a 2 p.m. game before traveling to Northern Illinois for a three-game conference series starting on Thursday, April 17.
