Jackson Bergman Named MAC Co-Pitcher of the Week

Sophomore Jackson Bergman was named the Mid-American Conference's Co-Pitcher of the Week on Monday.

3/18/2024 12:36:00 PM | Baseball

Sophomore reliever posted 1.69 ERA and struck out 11 batters in 5.1 innings

TOLEDO, Ohio – Toledo sophomore pitcher Jackson Bergman was named Mid-American Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week on Monday following his strong performance last week.

A Hicksville, Ohio native, Bergman posted a 1.69 ERA and struck out 11 batters with a .059 opponent batting average in 5.1 innings over two relief appearances.

Bergman struck out seven batters and didn't allow a hit in 3.1 scoreless innings pitched at Western Michigan on Saturday to help the Rockets overcome an early 7-0 deficit in a 21-14 victory. He also fanned four Wolverines in 2.0 IP in a 7-6 (12 inn.) loss at Michigan last Tuesday.

Toledo will open its home season on Wednesday, March 20 when it hosts Wright State at Scott Park in a non-conference matchup at 3:00 p.m. The contest vs. the Raiders is the first of a nine-game homestand that will see the Rockets also host a pair of three-game conference series vs. Ball State (March 22-24) and Northern Illinois (March 28-30).