Softball Game Preview: Akron Tigers vs. Wilson Lakemen

The Akron Tigers will square off against the Wilson Lakemen at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Akron is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They lost 9-1 to Barker.

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Wilson and Royalton-Hartland meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Lakemen came up short against the Rams, falling 14-6.

Mackenzie Hardy and Lucy Madan stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hardy went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Madan went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Wilson's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Akron, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.

Akron suffered a grim 17-4 defeat to Wilson when the teams last played on Tuesday. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.