Junior designated hitter CJ Richmond hit two home runs and had a career-high four hits in Western Michigan's 12-10 loss to Akron. Richmond also drove in four runs and scored four times in the game.

By the Numbers
  • Richmond hit two home runs in the game, bringing his season total to 10.
  • Western Michigan's record after the game is 22-18 overall and 13-8 in the MAC conference.
State of Play
  • Western Michigan started strong with four consecutive hits in the game.
  • Akron responded with seven runs in the second inning to take the lead.
What's Next

Western Michigan will play Valparaiso in a non-conference game at Robert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field on Tuesday afternoon.

Bottom Line

CJ Richmond's stellar performance with two home runs and a career-high four hits was not enough to secure a win for Western Michigan against Akron, highlighting the team's need to tighten their defense for future games.