Campbell Records 4 RBIs in Akron's 9-1 Victory over Cleveland State

Monday, March 25

Akron, Ohio

4:00 PM

University of Akron

14-15

Cleveland State

6-13

Cleveland St.

Akron

Campbell Records 4 RBIs in Akron's 9-1 Victory over Cleveland State

March 25 | Softball

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AKRON, Ohio -- Junior Alexis Campbell collected four RBIs to help power the Akron Zips over the Cleveland State Vikings 9-1 on Monday.

Campbell went 2-for-3 with a double in addition to her four RBIs for the Zips. Freshman Sophia Wygast compiled a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI. Sophomore Meagan Lee also helped out for Akron, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

Sophomore Haley Croyle (5-7) picked up the victory out of the bullpen for Akron (13-15, 5-1). The right-hander went 2.2 innings, giving up one run on two hits.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Zips got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. Akron scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of Campbell.

The Zips then lost some of their lead, expanding on their advantage in the third inning after the Vikings cut it to 3-1. Akron picked up a run on Wygast's leadoff home run off of M. Holzopfel, which brought the score to 4-1 in favor of the Zips.

Akron held Cleveland State without a run before expanding their lead to 8-1 the following inning. The Zips bats heated up in the inning, scoring four runs, including a two-run double off the bat of Campbell.

Akron held the Vikings scoreless before their offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. D. Jenkinson crossed home plate with the lone run of the inning for the Zips, bringing the score to 9-1 in favor of Akron. The score remained 9-1 for the rest of the game, as the Zips coasted to the win.

GAME NOTES

» The Zips power output was led by Wygast, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Campbell drove in four runs for Akron.
» Akron's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed four runs across.
» Akron took a 3-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Zips out-hit the Vikings at a 10-5 clip.
» B. Sivek stole three bases and Jenkinson swiped two in Monday's game.
» The Zips stole six bases as a team.
» Akron went 6-for-11 (.545) with runners in scoring position.
» Akron pitchers faced 19 Cleveland State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and six fly balls while striking out three.
» Wygast led the Zips at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI.

ON DECK
Akron will be back at Lee R. Jackson Field on Tuesday, March 26 against Purdue Fort Wayne. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.