The University of Akron Athletics
University of Akron
Kent State
Zips Host Kent State at Skeeles Field
April 30 | Baseball
AKRON, Ohio - The Akron baseball team returns to Skeeles Field to host the Kent State Golden Flashes for a conference series starting on Friday, May 1.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION
Friday: Video | Stats
Saturday: Video | Stats
Sunday: Video | Stats
COMMON OPPONENTS (NON-MAC SCHOOLS)
Ohio State (Big 10), Pittsburgh (ACC), Mercyhurst (NEC), Youngstown State (Horizon)
ZIPS AT A GLANCE
Akron enters the series with a 20-25 overall record, a 10-14 record in the MAC and an 8-8 record at home.
The Zips recently fell at Dayton 11-4 on Tuesday. Easton Amundson hit a three-run home run and Jeremiah Newman threw three scoreless innings out of the pen.
Brody Chrisman leads the Zips in average (.381), runs scored (46), hits (64), doubles (12), stolen bases (21), while ranking second in home runs (9) and RBI (34). Easton Amundson is the leader in home runs (11), triples (2) and RBI (41), while Blake Bowen leads the squad in walks (51).
On the mound, Brady Bowen leads the staff with a 3-2 record in 13 appearances and three starts through 47.0 innings of work with a 2.87 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP and a .220 average against. Floyd McKenna leads the way in appearances (19) and saves (6). Elijah Griffith holds the top mark in innings pitched (59.1) and strikeouts (41).
As a team, Akron is hitting .284 with 312 runs scored on 418 hits. The Zips have 272 RBI, 89 doubles, six triples and 40 home runs. The Zips are 107-of-129 on stolen bases this season. The Blue and Gold's pitching staff has allowed 356 runs, 302 earned, while striking out 311 and walking 276.Â
SCOUTING REPORT
The Golden Flashes enter the series with a 32-11 overall record, a 17-7 record in the MAC and a 14-6 record on the road.
Kent State recently took down Pittsburgh 13-5 on Tuesday. The Flashes consistently scored, with four runs coming in the eighth to widen the gap.
Luke Matthews had a standout performance, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, two stolen bases, and one hit-by-pitch. Hunter Klotz went 1-for-5 with two RBI. Brody Williams had two RBI while reaching base twice and stole two bases. Max Humphrey went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base, while Grady Mee reached base three times and swiped two bags.
Reese Ripkin leads the Flashes with a .315 average, is tied for the lead in hits (53) and triples (2), while leading the way in doubles (13). Sawyer Solitaria is the leader in home runs (12) and walks (33), while Brody Williams holds the top mark for RBI (41). Luke Matthews leads Kent in stolen bases (16).
On the mound, Peyton Williams leads the Flashes with a 1.80 ERA in 15 appearances, 11.2 innings and four saves with 25 strikeouts. Three Flashes have made 11 starts while Easton Tumis holds a 6-2 record with a team-high 55.2 innings of work. Ciatan Caughey is the leader in strikeouts (56).
As a team, Kent is hitting .287 with 355 runs scored on 418 hits. The Flashes have 317 RBI, 78 doubles, eight triples and 53 home runs. The Flashes are 113-of-136 on stolen bases this season. Kent's pitching staff has allowed 235 runs, 199 earned, while striking out 353 and walking 160.Â
WHAT'S NEXT?
Akron travels to Central Michigan for a conference series starting on Friday, May 8.
