Michigan’s baseball team clinched their third consecutive victory on Tuesday by defeating Eastern Michigan 18-6 in a seven-inning bout, a stark reversal from their 14-4 loss to the same team two weeks prior.
The Wolverines swiftly took control, scoring six runs in the opening inning, spearheaded by Mack Timbrook‘s crucial three-run double. Timbrook’s impact continued with two more RBIs in the second inning as Michigan extended their lead.
Timbrook led the team with three hits, supported by Mitch Voit‘s two-run homer in the fourth, solidifying Michigan’s dominance with a 12-2 advantage.
Chase Allen’s five innings of solid pitching secured the win, allowing three runs on nine hits, advancing his season record to 3-2.
This triumph follows a significant series win against Maryland, where Michigan outscored their opponents 39-11 across three games. With their offense finding its rhythm, the team looks forward to sustaining this momentum into their upcoming series against Iowa.
Heading into Iowa City with a 4-2 record in the Big Ten, Michigan faces a formidable opponent in the 15-11 Iowa team, currently tied for third in the conference standings at 4-2. Despite Michigan’s historical dominance over Iowa, winning 124 out of 184 matches since 1893, recent encounters have favored the Hawkeyes, who won five of the last seven games, including two in last season’s Big Ten Tournament.
Iowa’s batting lineup boasts five players hitting over .300 this season, with Davis Cop leading in RBIs with 36, and a collective power of five players tied for the team lead with five home runs each. On the mound, Cade Obermueller leads the pitching rotation with a 3.00 ERA and a 2-1 record.
The Hawkeyes’ pitching staff, while potent, has struggled with control, evident in their high walk rate this season.
The series against Iowa kicks off on Friday, April 5, at 2 p.m. CT, followed by games on Saturday and Sunday, each broadcasted on various platforms.
