The Wolverines picked up win number 22 on the year, and their 18th consecutive to improve to 22-11 on the year following a 19-5 victory over Penn State. The streak is the longest for Michigan since 1988, and they improved to 9-0 in the Big Ten for the first time since 2008. The Wolverines got started strong with 5 runs in the fir st and second innings to take a 10-0 lead, they would score 2 in the third, 6 in the fourth, and 2 in the sixth. The Nittany Lions (8-23) were held scoreless until their 5-run ninth. Left hander Tommy Henry improved to 7-0 on the year, pitching 5 innings, striking out 8, allowing 1 hit.
Offensively, every Michigan starter reached base, and the offensive star of the day was Junior third basemen Blake Nelson. Nelson went 4-for-6 at the plate, with 6 RBI. His offensive outburst nearly doubled his season RBI total, and he’s now hitting .286 with 11 RBI and 17 runs scored.
(PHOTO) University of Michigan
Michigan and Penn State will continue their 3-game series April 21st at U of M’s Wilpon Complex, home of Ray Fischer Stadium at 2pm. General Admission tickets start at $6.