Akron is 2-8 against Wiggins since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Akron Rams are on the road again to play the Wiggins Tigers at 3:00 p.m. The last five games Akron has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Even though Holyoke scored an imposing ten runs last Saturday, Akron still came out on top. Akron had just enough and edged Holyoke out 12-10.
Anderson Filla made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Filla has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Filla was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Akron got a massive performance out of Tucker Stahn, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Brock Swedlund was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Wiggins scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They came out on top against Wray by a score of 12-8. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Like Akron, Wiggins also got a great game from a two-way player: Carston Johnson. Throwing, Johnson pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Tyler Dilka pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Johnson scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Dilka scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Grayson Johnson was a standout: he scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Cayson Miller, who scored a run and stole four bases.
Akron's record now sits at 7-1. As for Wiggins, their record is now 3-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Akron has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Wiggins struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Akron took their victory against Wiggins in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 11-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Akron since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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