It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Akron had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Briggsdale Falcons as they made off with a 13-3 victory. The result was nothing new for Akron, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Caleb Poss made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Poss was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Tucker Stahn and Brock Swedlund did most of the damage at the plate: Stahn went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double, while Swedlund scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Brandon Hellyer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
The win made it two in a row for Akron and bumps their season record up to 14-4. As for Briggsdale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Akron will face off against Otis at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Otis will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Akron surely won't give up without a fight. Briggsdale does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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