Toledo Returns Home for Series Against Akron

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo softball team continues Mid-American Conference play with a home series against Akron this weekend, March 28-29. All three games will be streamed on ESPN+.

Friday will be Bark in the Park where fans can bring their furry friends for a chance to win a prize. Saturday's games will serve as Cancer Awareness Day. Admission to all softball games at Scott Park is free.

vs. Akron
Friday, March 28
3:00 p.m. | ESPN+ | Live Stats

Saturday, March 29
Game 1 | 1:00 p.m. | ESPN+ | Live Stats
Game 2 | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN+ | Live Stats

Rocket Notes

Toledo owns an overall record of 7-18 (2-4 MAC).
The Rockets earned a 17-14 win in eight innings over Ball State last weekend. The team tied its season high with 18 hits and scored 17 runs, a mark tied for second in program history.
Senior shortstop Eli Enriquez returned to the lineup last weekend for the first time since Feb. 16. Enriquez went 7-for-13 at the plate, scoring six runs and leading the team with a .538 batting average against Ball State. The senior is currently on an 11-game hitting streak.
Senior Maris Barbato currently ranks first in the MAC and 29^th nationally in toughest to strikeout, striking out twice in 66 at-bat appearances.
Toledo ranks second in the MAC in double plays (12), stolen bases per game (1.36), sacrifice bunts (21) and total stolen bases (34).
Sophia Knight has a staff-best 4.42 ERA and a 4-8 record. The senior has thrown 76.0 innings in 19 appearances. Knight has struck out 39 batters this season, totaling 331 career strikeouts which is good for eighth in program history.

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Players Mentioned

Maris Barbato

Eli Enriquez

Sophia Knight

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