Akins extended their losing streak to nine on Friday, dropping them down to 5-15. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 12-0 to the Austin Maroons, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Maroons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 on Tuesday.
As for Austin, they now have a winning record of 11-10-1. The result was nothing new for the Maroons, who have now won eight matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Austin's part, they gave Bradley Rodriguez the start and clearly made the right call: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Those seven strikeouts gave Rodriguez a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Zach Huff, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February. Bodie Martyak was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Akins will take on Bowie at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Austin, they will face off against San Marcos at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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