Junior Drew Beckner struck out eight University of Akron hitters over 7.2 innings, but Eastern Michigan University suffered a 7-2 loss to the Zips in Mid-American Conference action.

By the Numbers
  • Beckner pitched 7.2 innings, giving up four runs on five hits.
  • Sophomore Aaron Pirkle threw one scoreless inning, allowing no hits with two strikeouts.
Yes, But

Despite Beckner's strong performance with eight strikeouts, Eastern Michigan couldn't secure a win against Akron.

State of Play
  • Eastern Michigan lost to Akron 7-2 in a Mid-American Conference game at Oestrike Stadium.
  • The Eagles were unable to maintain their lead as Akron scored six times in the later innings for the victory.
What's Next

Eastern Michigan will wrap up its eight-game homestand against Akron on Sunday, April 21, with the first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

Drew Beckner's impressive pitching performance was not enough to secure a win for Eastern Michigan, resulting in a 7-2 loss to Akron in Mid-American Conference action.