The University of Akron Athletics
Friday, March 6
Akron, Ohio
2:00 pm
University of Akron
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Western Michigan
Zips Host Western Michigan for First #MACtion Series of 2026
March 05 | Baseball
AKRON, Ohio - The Akron Zips host Western Michigan from March 6-8 to begin Mid-American Conference action.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION
Friday: Video | Stats
Saturday:Â Video | Stats
Sunday:Â Video | Stats
ZIPS AT A GLANCE
Akron recently fell to Dayton in its home opener on Wednesday, March 4. Falling 14-11, Brennan Morgan compiled a 2-for-4 day; racking up two doubles, two RBI and two runs. Easton Amundson scored three times while drawing four walks. Austin Lafferty smoked a home run and added two RBI and two walks to his performance. Kyle McConachie, Brody Chrisman and Gabe Mathison all had multi-RBI performances to help the Akron offense.
Morgan leads the Zips in batting average (.372), hits (16) doubles (7) and is tied for the lead in RBI (14). Brody Chrisman and Easton Amundson share the lead in home runs (4) while Blake Bowen holds the top mark for walks (17). Chrisman and Kelton Phillips hold the lead for stolen bases (7).
On the mound, Elijah Griffith and Trieg Matthews both hold two wins on the season. Josiah Ross has made a team-leading six appearances while Griffith has pitched a team-high 15.2 innings. Matthews also leads the way in strikeouts with batters hitting .034 against him.
As a team, Akron is hitting .258 with 89 runs scored on 109 hits. The Zips have 76 RBI, 30 doubles, two triples and 11 home runs. The Zips are 33-of-38 on stolen bases this season. The Blue and Gold's pitching staff has allowed 115 runs, 100 earned, while striking out 94 and walking 82.
SCOUTING REPORT
The Broncos enter the series with a 4-7 overall record. Western Michigan recently went 2-1 against CSUN, winning the first game 11-1 and the series finale 10-5.
Tanner Mally leads the Broncos in average (.500), hits (20) and stolen bases (6). Michael Maloney leads the way in home runs (4) and RBI (17). Rick Lucas has drawn a team-high five walks.
On the mound, DJ Thompson has an ERA of 0.00 through six appearances and 7.1 innings of work. Four Broncos have posted wins this season while Ty McKinstry has thrown 14.0 innings of work and struck out 13.
As a team, Western Michigan is hitting .272 with 65 runs scored on 102 hits. The Broncos have 55 RBI, 13 doubles, one triple and nine home runs. The Broncos are 14-of-18 on stolen bases this season. Western Michigan's pitching staff has allowed 95 runs, 85 earned, while striking out 75 and walking 76.Â
WHAT'S NEXT?
Akron stays at Skeeles Field to host Oakland on Wednesday, March 11, at 2 p.m.
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HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION
Friday: Video | Stats
Saturday:Â Video | Stats
Sunday:Â Video | Stats
ZIPS AT A GLANCE
Akron recently fell to Dayton in its home opener on Wednesday, March 4. Falling 14-11, Brennan Morgan compiled a 2-for-4 day; racking up two doubles, two RBI and two runs. Easton Amundson scored three times while drawing four walks. Austin Lafferty smoked a home run and added two RBI and two walks to his performance. Kyle McConachie, Brody Chrisman and Gabe Mathison all had multi-RBI performances to help the Akron offense.
Morgan leads the Zips in batting average (.372), hits (16) doubles (7) and is tied for the lead in RBI (14). Brody Chrisman and Easton Amundson share the lead in home runs (4) while Blake Bowen holds the top mark for walks (17). Chrisman and Kelton Phillips hold the lead for stolen bases (7).
On the mound, Elijah Griffith and Trieg Matthews both hold two wins on the season. Josiah Ross has made a team-leading six appearances while Griffith has pitched a team-high 15.2 innings. Matthews also leads the way in strikeouts with batters hitting .034 against him.
As a team, Akron is hitting .258 with 89 runs scored on 109 hits. The Zips have 76 RBI, 30 doubles, two triples and 11 home runs. The Zips are 33-of-38 on stolen bases this season. The Blue and Gold's pitching staff has allowed 115 runs, 100 earned, while striking out 94 and walking 82.
SCOUTING REPORT
The Broncos enter the series with a 4-7 overall record. Western Michigan recently went 2-1 against CSUN, winning the first game 11-1 and the series finale 10-5.
Tanner Mally leads the Broncos in average (.500), hits (20) and stolen bases (6). Michael Maloney leads the way in home runs (4) and RBI (17). Rick Lucas has drawn a team-high five walks.
On the mound, DJ Thompson has an ERA of 0.00 through six appearances and 7.1 innings of work. Four Broncos have posted wins this season while Ty McKinstry has thrown 14.0 innings of work and struck out 13.
As a team, Western Michigan is hitting .272 with 65 runs scored on 102 hits. The Broncos have 55 RBI, 13 doubles, one triple and nine home runs. The Broncos are 14-of-18 on stolen bases this season. Western Michigan's pitching staff has allowed 95 runs, 85 earned, while striking out 75 and walking 76.Â
WHAT'S NEXT?
Akron stays at Skeeles Field to host Oakland on Wednesday, March 11, at 2 p.m.
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