Akron 8, at Mercyhurst 7

ERIE, Pa. (Interstat) — The Akron Zips built an eight-run lead by the fourth inning and then withstood a furious late rally by the Mercyhurst Lakers, escaping with an 8-7 victory in a non-conference baseball game that stretched from Tuesday afternoon into the evening at Mercyhurst Athletic Center. The game’s defining stretch came early, as Akron (11-12) capitalized on wildness and mistakes by Mercyhurst (4-14) starter Heath Betza. The Zips sent nine men to the plate in a chaotic first inning, scoring twice without a hit via two walks, two hit batters and a fielder’s choice. They added another unearned… Read more...