The Akron Zips split a doubleheader against UMass but secured the series win 2-1. In the first game, Akron took a 4-1 lead only to lose 5-4 on a walk-off grand slam from UMass. However, the Zips rebounded in the second game, with junior Madie Jamrog throwing a five-hit shutout to win 2-0, showcasing a strong offensive effort led by Meagan Lee and Katie Cantrell.

By the Numbers
  • Akron scored 4 runs with 4 hits in Game 1, including 2 from Delaney Jenkinson.
  • Jamrog allowed only 5 hits and struck out 1 in a complete game shutout in Game 2.
State of Play
  • Akron now stands at 26-21 overall and 17-4 in the MAC conference.
  • Akron pitchers faced a total of 55 UMass batters across both games.
What's Next

Akron's next challenge will be against Ohio State on April 21, where they aim to continue their strong conference performance.

Bottom Line

The Zips showcased resilience with their split against UMass, demonstrating both offensive capability and pitching strength that they will need to carry forward against tougher opponents.