Kent State University
Akron
Softball Host Zips Tuesday to Conclude Wagon Wheel Challenge Series
4/25/2022 12:15:00 PM | Softball
A Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge point will be on the line Tuesday afternoon when Kent State hosts rival Akron for the final game of the season series at 3 p.m. at the Diamond at Dix. The teams split a doubleheader on March 25 but were unable to play the series finale that was scheduled for the following day.
Last Time Out
The Golden Flashes (16-23, 7-12 MAC) captured their third MAC series of the past four, winning both games of Saturday's doubleheader at Toledo, 7-4 and 13-2, before rallying late Sunday and falling in eight innings, 7-6.
Sophomore Emily Lippe led the way with four hits, including three home runs, and totaled six RBIs. Fifth-year Madyson Cole, seniors Sabrina Kerschner and Brooklyn Whitt, sophomore Jessica LeBeau and freshman Savannah Wing added three hits and three runs scored each. Cole drove in four runs, while LeBeau, senior Chloe Cruz, junior Autumn Acord and sophomore Kiley Lewandowski recorded three RBIs apiece.
In the circle, LeBeau went 1-1 with a 1.40 ERA and 14 strikeouts over 10 innings. Redshirt senior Andrea Scali earned a complete game victory in the series opener, striking out eight.
Scouting Akron
The Zips (17-26, 12-10 MAC) lost two of three games in a series at Bowling Green over the weekend. Akron currently sits sixth in the conference standings and one game out of fourth place.
Molly McChesney leads the offense with a .359 batting average. Jaiden Bryant provides power with eight home runs and 21 RBIs. Tiffany Stevens is close behind with 20 RBIs and Lexi Campbell has a team-high 11 doubles to go with 19 RBIs.
The pitching staff has a 5.32 ERA. Lexie Petrof (6-9) leads the way with 71 strikeouts and a 3.36 ERA in 91.2 innings. Alex DiFeo (5-3) owns a 3.89 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 50.1 innings in the circle.
On Deck for the Flashes
Kent State will host a three-game series against Western Michigan, with the opening game scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday, April 29. Between games of Saturday's 1 p.m. doubleheader, the Golden Flashes will celebrate upcoming facility upgrades and the re-naming of its home field to the Devine Diamond. We invite you to join us in celebration of longtime Kent State Athletics ambassador and supporter Judy Devine and the continued impact her generosity will have on women's athletics and gender equity.
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