Akron 7, at Eastern Michigan 3

YPSILANTI, Mich. (Interstat) — A dominant start from Josiah Ross and a relentless offensive performance carried the Akron Zips to a 7-3 victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the opener of a Mid-American Conference series at Oestrike Stadium on Friday evening. The win evened Akron’s season record at 10-10, while Eastern Michigan fell to 4-17. Ross, named the top star for Akron, set the tone with four perfect innings of relief. Entering the game in the fifth, he retired all 12 batters he faced, striking out two. His effort anchored a combined three-hit shutout from the Zips’ bullpen, as… Read more...