The University of Akron Athletics
University of Akron
21-32, 11-20
Miami (OH)
36-15, 23-8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (Ohio) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| Akron | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
Phillips Collects Three Hits in Loss to Miami (OH)
May 14 | Baseball
AKRON, Ohio --The Akron Zips got a boost from Kelton Phillips, who collected three hits in a 17-6 loss to the Miami (OH) RedHawks Thursday.
In addition to his three hits, Phillips had a walk to lead the Zips. Easton Amundson put together a standout effort as well, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBIs. Blake Bowen also chipped in for Akron, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a home run, two walks and an RBI.
John Allen (2-6) got the ball to start for Akron (21-32, 11-20) and took the loss. Landon Vandegrift was a bright spot for the Zips, coming out of the bullpen and throwing six innings, giving up two runs, all earned, on three hits, with three walks and three strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Zips were trailing 8-0 in the first inning when they first put runs on the board. Akron got an RBI single from Brody Chrisman, scoring Phillips from second base.
The Zips kept the RedHawks off the board before narrowing the gap further in the fourth. Akron picked up a run on Bowen's one-out solo home run off of Zac Sohosky, which tightened the RedHawks lead to 8-2.
Akron held the RedHawks off the board before narrowing the gap to 8-5 in the fifth. The Zips scored three runs in the frame, two of them coming across on a two-run homer from Amundson.
The RedHawks expanded their lead to 10-5 before the Akron offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the seventh. Amundson crossed home plate with the lone run of the inning for the Zips, bringing the score to 10-6 in favor of Miami (OH). The Zips were unable to get any closer, as Miami (OH) added seven runs to their tally on the way to a 17-6 final.
GAME NOTES
» Phillips led the Zips, picking up three base hits in the ballgame.
» Akron's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Akron went 2-for-6 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Akron pitchers faced 49 Miami (OH) hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out four.
» The Zips drew four walks from Miami (OH) pitching.
» Amundson led the Zips at the plate, going 1 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs.
Akron and Miami continue the series on Friday, May 15, at 1 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Zac Sohosky (7-1)
L: Allen, John (2-6)
Batting:
2B: Evan Appelwick 1
HR: Tommy Harrison 1 ; Dominic Krupinski 1
RBI: Marcus Dierks 2 ; Tommy Harrison 5 ; Ignacio Gonzalez 1 ; Jamie Rasmussen 1 ; Diego Cruz 2 ; Dominic Krupinski 5
SH: Marcus Dierks 1 ; Diego Cruz 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Marcus Dierks 2 ; Evan Appelwick 2 ; Tommy Harrison 2 ; Ignacio Gonzalez 2 ; Ryan Novak 2 ; Jamie Rasmussen 1 ; Christopher Roa 1 ; Diego Cruz 2 ; Dominic Krupinski 2 ; Matt Buffington 1
SB: Marcus Dierks 2
HBP: Marcus Dierks 2 ; Matt Buffington 1
Batting:
HR: Amundson , Easton 1 ; Bowen, Blake 1
RBI: Chrisman , Brody 1 ; Bowen, Brady 1 ; Amundson , Easton 2 ; Bowen, Blake 1 ; Hayman, Henry 1
SF: Hayman, Henry 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Phillips , Kelton 2 ; Bowen, Brady 1 ; Amundson , Easton 2 ; Bowen, Blake 1
