MAC Tournament: Zips Defeat Central Michigan, Jamrog Hurls 1-Hitter, Nicholson Records 1,300 Victory

Wednesday, May 7

Firestone Stadium | Akron, Ohio

5:30 PM

University of Akron

29-24

Central Michigan

26-25

Akron

Central Michigan

MAC Tournament: Zips Defeat Central Michigan, Jamrog Hurls 1-Hitter, Nicholson Records 1,300 Victory

May 07 | Softball

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AKRON, Ohio --Akron received contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Zips put eight runs on the board and knock off the Central Michigan Chippewas 8-1 behind a stellar pitching performance by freshman Madie Jamrog, who gave up only one hit and one run on Wednesday night at Firestone Stadium. With the win, Akron head coach Craig Nicholson recorded his 1,300 career win.

Jamrog (10-6) started in the circle and picked up the win for Akron (29-24). The right-hander went seven innings and carried a no-hitter into the bottom of the sixth inning. Jamrog allowed only one run on one hit as CMU's Carly Sleeman hit a homerun to break up the no-no. Jamrog recorded seven strikeouts and four walks.

In the batter's box, the Zips were paced by sophomore Lily Sullivan, who went 3-for-5 on the day with a double and three RBIs. Senior Alexis Campbell furnished a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs, while sophomore Katie Cantrell had one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a walk and two RBIs. Junior Brooke Sivek also posted a 1-for-2 performance with three walks, scoring four runs.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Zips got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. Sullivan's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run inning for Akron.

The Zips then held the Chippewas scoreless before getting back on the board the very next inning. Akron pushed two runs across on a two-run double off the bat of Campbell that brought home junior Brooke Sivek and junior Meagan Lee, which brought the score to 4-0 in favor of the Zips.

Akron kept Central Michigan without a run before building their lead to 6-0 in the fourth inning. Sullivan's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run output in the frame for the Zips.

Akron kept the Chippewas without a run before building on their lead in the sixth inning. The Zips scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Cantrell, bringing the Akron advantage to 7-0.

Central Michigan got within 7-1 until the Zips scored again in the seventh inning to stretch its lead to 8-1. Akron pushed across a run on Sullivan's two-out RBI double. The score remained 8-1 for the rest of the game, as the Zips coasted to the win.

GAME NOTES

» Akron got three-hit games from both Campbell and Sullivan.
» Jamrog struck out seven Chippewas hitters.
» Every Akron starter reached base safely in the win.
» Akron's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Akron took a 2-0 lead in the top half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Zips out-hit the Chippewas at a 14-1 clip.
» Akron went 9-for-20 (.450) with runners in scoring position.
» Akron pitchers faced 26 Central Michigan hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Zips drew nine walks from Central Michigan pitching.
» Sullivan led the Zips at the plate, going 3 for 5 with a double and three RBIs.

UP NEXT

The Zips are scheduled to play the night game at 5:30 p.m. against the lower seed in their bracket.