Akron scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Wiggins Tigers a 15-0 shutout. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Akron with their most commanding win of the season.
Tucker Stahn made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Stahn was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anderson Filla, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last eight games he's played. Ryan McCaffrey was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
The win made it two in a row for Akron and bumps their season record up to 8-1. As for Wiggins, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Akron will look to defend their home field in Friday's first game against Caliche at 2:00 p.m. Akron will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Wiggins, they will head out on the road to challenge Byers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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