Zips Sweep Doubleheader with Presbyterian on Saturday

Saturday, February 14

Clinton, SC

2:00 pm (7 Innings)

University of Akron

1-2, 0

Presbyterian

2-1, 0

Akron

Presbyterian

Zips Sweep Doubleheader with Presbyterian on Saturday

February 14 | Baseball

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CLINTON, S.C. - The Akron baseball team swept the Presbyterian Blue Hose 8-7 and 9-2 in a doubleheader on Saturday.

GAME 1 | Akron 8, Presbyterian 7
Three Zips recorded multiple RBI in an 8-7 victory over Presbyterian on Saturday

Brody Chrisman's two extra-base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-3 day, and included two doubles and an RBI. Blake Bowen put together a noteworthy effort as well, going 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI. Brennan Morgan also contributed to the Zips' efforts, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding two RBI. Easton Amundson notched two RBI on a double for the Zips.

Trieg Matthews (1-0) picked up the victory out of the bullpen for Akron (1-2). The left-hander went 1.2 shutout innings without giving up a hit, allowing three walks and striking out two. Tyalor Bednar earned his first save of the season, throwing 0.1 innings of work, while striking out one to finish the game.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Zips were trailing 3-0 in the fourth inning when they first put runs on the board. Akron plated two runs off of Presbyterian pitching, one of which was driven in on a run-scoring double off the bat of Amundson.

The Zips kept the deficit at 3-2 before taking the lead in the fifth. Akron scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-RBI double from Bowen, which brought the Zips' lead to 5-3.

Akron held Presbyterian without a run before building its lead to 8-3 in the seventh inning. The Zips added three runs in the frame, two of them coming across on a two-run single off the bat of Morgan. Presbyterian put four runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Akron still held on for the 8-7 win.

GAME NOTES

» The Zips power output was led by Chrisman, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.

» Akron's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed three runs across.

» The Zips out-hit the Blue Hose at a 9-6 clip.

» Akron went 4-for-10 (.400) with runners in scoring position.

» Akron pitchers faced 35 Presbyterian hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out five.

» Chrisman led the Zips at the plate, going 2 for 3 with two doubles and an RBI.

GAME 2 | Akron 9, Presbyterian 2
Eight Zips recorded a hit as the Blue and Gold finished a doubleheader sweep of Presbyterian with a 9-2 victory.

Henry Hayman and Mitchel Szymczak led the Zips with three and two hits, respectively. Both recorded an RBI while Hayman scored twice. Kelton Phillips showed off his speed with three stolen bases against the Blue Hose.

Cy Herchelroath (1-0) started on the mound and picked up the win for Akron (2-2). The left-hander went five innings, giving up one run on one hit, allowing two walks and striking out three. John Allen also made an impact on the mound for the Zips, throwing three innings, giving up one run on four hits, with no walks and two strikeouts.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Zips put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the third inning. Akron's offense started clicking and put up eight runs, including a two-run home run off the bat of Brody Chrisman.

The Zips then lost some of their lead, expanding on their advantage in the fifth inning after the Blue Hose cut it to 8-1. Henry Hayman came across to score the lone run of the inning for Akron, which brought the Zips' lead to 9-1. Presbyterian put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Akron still coasted to the 9-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Hayman had three hits in the game for Akron.

» The Zips power output was led by Hayman, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.

» Every Akron starter reached base safely in the win.

» Akron's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed eight runs across.

» Akron took the lead at 8-1 in the top half of the third and never lost that advantage.

» The Zips out-hit the Blue Hose at an 11-5 clip.

» Phillips stole three bases in Saturday's game.

» The Zips stole five bases as a team.

» Akron pitchers limited Presbyterian to just 1-for-5 (.200) with runners in scoring position.

» Akron pitchers faced 35 Presbyterian hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and 13 fly balls while striking out five.

» The Zips drew four walks from Presbyterian pitching.

WHAT'S NEXT?
Akron travels to Millington, Tenn.. to battle Western Illinois from Feb. 20-22