Ohio (24-9, 7-1 Mid-American Conference) is coming off two consecutive wins over rival Kent State on their home field. This upcoming weekend, Ohio will travel to Akron, Ohio, to face off against Akron (18-17, 5-5 MAC) in a three-game series beginning Saturday.
Akron is currently on a four-game winning streak, picking up two victories each against Toledo and Bowling Green, respectively. Although Ohio will be on the road again for this contest, they have been in the win column more often than the loss. This season, they are 6-4 away from home.
Below is everything you need to know about the games and Ohio’s matchup against Akron.
Games information
Opponent: Akron Zips
Location: Lee R. Jackson Field (Akron, Ohio)
Times: Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Sunday at noon
Watch all three games on ESPN+
Meet the opponent
Head Coach: Craig Nicholson
Statistical Leaders:
Batting Average: Meagan Lee (.353)
Hits: Lee (41)
Home Runs: Sydney Selker (6)
RBIs: Sophia Wygast (28)
Innings Pitched: Macy Walters (88.1)
Strikeouts: Walters (38)
ERA: Madie Jamrog (3.29)
Akron notes
Ohio may have a much better record on paper, but Akron is not a team to be taken lightly. As stated previously, the Zips are on a four-game winning streak and have home-field advantage over the Bobcats.
However, Akron fell short to Ohio twice in a doubleheader in Athens. Also, Ohio could win each of the three games with their hitting and especially their excellent pitching. Akron will have to step up its game when facing the mighty Bobcats.
