Northern Illinois 8, at Akron 6

AKRON, Ohio (Interstat) — Caden Robertson launched two home runs, including a decisive two-run shot in a four-run seventh inning, as Northern Illinois held off a late Akron rally for an 8-6 victory in Mid-American Conference baseball Saturday at InfoCision Stadium. The Huskies (22-11, 7-4 MAC) secured their second straight win in the series after taking the opener 10-8 on Friday. The Zips fell to 15-23 overall and 5-6 in conference play. Northern Illinois starter Danny Cihocki earned the win with six innings of work, allowing four runs on three hits. He struck out six and walked two. All four… Read more...