Akron ‘9’ scores N-O win over Barker
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Akron’s Anthony Consiglio slides safely into home ahead of the throw to Barker catcher Noah Sandolfini. The action took place during the Tigers win over the Bulldogs this morning at Barker.
Scoring in five different innings, Akron downed Barker 12-5 in a Niagara-Orleans League make-up baseball game this morning at Barker.
Akron took the lead for good by scoring two quick runs in the first inning on a two-run single by winning pitcher Ryan Owen. A single by Hunter Haist followed by two walks loaded the bases to set up the opportunity.
The Tigers quickly upped the lead to 6-1 by scoring four times in the second on a two-run single by Anthony Consiglio, an RBI single by Owen and a run producing sacrifice fly by Haist.
Akron also scored four times in the fourth frame on two double steal plays, an RBI single by Jackson Odachowski and a bases loaded walk to up the advantage to 10-1.
Owen also had an RBI sacrifice fly in the fifth and Haist an RBI single in the sixth to round out the Tigers scoring.
For Barker, Noah Sandolfini had a triple in the second inning and came home on a fielders choice play and Isaac Monaco belted a three-run triple to highlight a four run fifth inning for the Bulldogs.
Owen went the distance on the mound for the Tigers allowing 5 hits and striking out 6.
Haist had a total of 3 hits as Owen and Consiglio both had two.
Akron is now 2-0 and Barker 0-2 in N-O action.
Barker’s Tristen Garcia awaits the throw as Akron’s Kenon Hatswell slides into third base.
