The University of Akron Athletics
University of Akron
20-29, 10-18
Central Michigan
21-27, 10-18
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Central Michigan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | X | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Akron Falls to CMU to Open Series
May 08 | Baseball
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -The Akron Zips dropped the opening game of the series with Central Michigan 3-0 on Friday.Â
Elijah Griffith (3-3) got the ball to start for Akron (20-29, 10-18) and took the loss. The right-hander went six innings, giving up three runs, two earned, on eight hits, allowing two walks and striking out two. Landon Vandegrift and Parker Munday held the Chippewas in check, allowing no runs or hits over the final two innings while throwing a combined four strikeouts.Â
GAME NOTES
» Akron pitchers limited Central Michigan to just 1-for-10 (.100) with runners in scoring position.
» Akron pitchers faced 35 Central Michigan hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out six.
» Kelton Phillips led the Zips at the plate, going 1 for 4.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Akron and Central Michigan continue the series on Saturday, May 9.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Hayden Bailey (2-4)
L: Griffith, Elijah (3-3)
Base Running:
CS: Biehl , Tucker 1
Batting:
2B: Harrison Bowman 2 ; Jonathan Fleaka 1
RBI: Brady Krzciok 1
SF: Brady Krzciok 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Bryson Webb 1 ; Jonathan Fleaka 2
HBP: Jonathan Fleaka 1
PO: Drew Loikits 1
