With a playoff game on the line, Akron rose to the challenge on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Evangel Christian Academy Eagles with a sharp 11-1 victory. The result was nothing new for Akron, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Anderson Filla made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Filla was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Akron let Clay Axtell and Ryan McCaffrey loose on the outfield. Axtell scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while McCaffrey scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. McCaffrey is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Caleb Poss was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Akron's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-5. As for Evangel Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season.
Akron didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-0 victory vs. Eads on the 11th. Evangel Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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