Wilson has not done well against Akron recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wilson Lakemen put the hurt on the Akron Tigers with a sharp 11-2 win. That looming 11-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Wilson yet this season.
Riley Robinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Cait Cliffe was a standout: she scored two runs while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Abbie Faery, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Wilson and bumps their season record up to 3-5. As for Akron, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2.
Wilson will take on Barker at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Wilson will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Akron, they will head out on the road to take on Sweet Home at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
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