Akron came out on top against Caliche on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Rams blew past the Buffaloes 11-1. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won five games by nine runs or more so far this season.
Mason Porteus
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Mason Porteus made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, two runs, and one RBI. Those two triples gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jax Kusel was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Clay Axtell, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
Akron was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Akron's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Caliche, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Akron is set to square off against their familiar foe Merino at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Caliche will challenge rival Prairie at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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