Buckeyes Dominate Zips, 15-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Buckeyes (16-15) used 4 homeruns to assist them earn a dominant 15-1 victory over Akron (13-19) in seven innings on Tuesday.

Recreation Recap

• Tyler Pettorini hit a two-out single within the backside of the primary for OSU’s first hit of the sport. He then stole second. Cole Andrews was walked to place two runners on, however Akron acquired the ultimate out to maintain the groups scoreless after one inning.
• The Buckeyes had a robust defensive exhibiting within the prime of the second. After a lead-off single, the runner was picked off at first. One other runner acquired on, however was caught stealing for the second out of the inning. Jaylen Jones caught the third batter swinging to finish the highest half.
• Hunter Rosson walked to lead-off the underside of the third and superior to second on a sacrifice bunt from Trey Lipsey. Rosson stole third and Matthew Graveline walked to place runners on the corners. Again-to-back RBI singles from Pettorini and Andrews put the Buckeyes within the lead, 2-0. Pettorini and Andrews then executed a double steal, placing them each in scoring place. Josh McAlsiter drew a stroll to load the bases with only one out on the board and Henry Kaczmar as much as bat. Kaczmar hit a sac fly to attain Pettorini and provides the Buckeyes a 3-0 benefit over the Zips. Mitchell Okuley singled to middle area to drive in two runs and put Ohio State forward by 5, 5-0.
• Within the backside of the fourth, Graveline singled to steer off the inning and Andrews was walked; each superior bases on a wild pitch. McAlister stepped as much as the plate subsequent, blasting the ball over the fence in proper middle to provide Ohio State a commanding 8-0 lead.
• The Buckeyes have been dominant within the fifth body. Rosson walked to kick issues off, adopted by a single from Lipsey. Rosson and Lipsey each superior on the throw. Graveline then homered to left middle, sending three runs throughout to place Ohio State forward by double-digits, 11-0. Kaczmar additionally had a three-run shot within the fifth, giving the Buckeyes a 14-0 lead over the Zips.
• Akron scored as soon as within the prime of the sixth on a solo homerun, however the Buckeyes led by 13, 14-1.
• Within the backside of the sixth, Hank Thomas got here in to pinch hit and hit the fourth homer of the sport for the Buckeyes to place them again forward by 14, 15-1.
• Ohio State allowed only one Zip to get on base within the prime of the seventh as they clinched the 15-1 victory in seven innings.

Buckeyes by the Numbers

• Graveline and Pettorini led the Buckeyes with two hits every.
• Kaczmar led the crew in RBIs with 4, whereas Graveline and McAlister every had three.
• Andrews, Graveline and McAlister every scored three runs.
• Pettorini led the Buckeyes in steals with two swiped luggage.
• Jaylen Jones began on the mound. He fanned three and gave up simply two hits in 2.0 innings pitched.
• Jonah Jenkins (4-2) earned the win. He struck out one and allowed two hits in 2.0 innings pitched.

Up Subsequent

• The Buckeyes host Bowling Inexperienced on Wednesday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m.

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