Kentucky Scores Two Runs in Final Inning to Defeat Akron

Saturday, February 24

Spartanburg, S.C.

12:30 PM

University of Akron

1-6

Kentucky

10-2

Kentucky

Akron

Kentucky Scores Two Runs in Final Inning to Defeat Akron

February 24 | Softball

Box Score

SPARTANBURG, SC --An outstanding offensive output was not enough for Akron on Saturday as the Zips put up five runs to tie the game in the fifth inning, but could not hold the Kentucky Wildcats at bay, falling 7-5.

Freshman Sophia Wygast led the way offensively for the Zips, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Freshman Lily Sullivan provided a standout performance as well, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and an RBI. Junior Alexis Campbell also contributed, going 1-for-3 for Akron with an RBI.

Freshman Macy Walters (0-1) got the ball to start for Akron (1-6) and took the loss.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 5-0, the Zips first put runs on the board in the third inning. Akron's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a three-run home run off the bat of Wygast.

The Zips kept the Wildcats off the board before tying it up in the fifth. Akron picked up a run on Sullivan's leadoff home run off of senior Stephanie Schoonover, which brought the score level at 5-5. Kentucky then scored two times over the remaining two innings to break the tie and grab the 7-5 win.

GAME NOTES

» Akron's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed four runs across.
» Akron went 3-for-7 (.429) with runners in scoring position.
» Akron pitchers faced 33 Kentucky hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 14 fly balls while striking out one.
» The Zips drew five walks from Kentucky pitching.
» Wygast led the Zips at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.

UP NEXT
Akron is scheduled to take the field later today at 5:30 p.m. against tournament host USC Upstate.