SPORTS

Michigan 6, Michigan St. 1

The Detroit News
Michigan pitcher Meaghan Beaubien throws a first inning pitch during their Wednesday, April 14, 2021 game against Michigan State at Michigan's Alumni Field in Ann Arbor. Michigan beat the Spartans 6-1.
Michigan pitcher Meaghan Beaubien throws a first inning pitch during their Wednesday, April 14, 2021 game against Michigan State at Michigan's Alumni Field in Ann Arbor. Michigan beat the Spartans 6-1.
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Michigan's Lauren Esman high fives a teammate after scoring on an RBI single from teammate Lou Allan in the fifth inning.
Michigan's Lauren Esman high fives a teammate after scoring on an RBI single from teammate Lou Allan in the fifth inning.
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Michigan's Haley Hoogenraad, center, celebrates with teammates, Lauren Esman, left, and Hannah Carson, after blooping a hit down the right field line and then circling the bases for an inside-the-park two run homer in the second inning.
Michigan's Haley Hoogenraad, center, celebrates with teammates, Lauren Esman, left, and Hannah Carson, after blooping a hit down the right field line and then circling the bases for an inside-the-park two run homer in the second inning.
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Michigan and Michigan State players line the first and third base lines for the playing of the National Anthem before their game.
Michigan and Michigan State players line the first and third base lines for the playing of the National Anthem before their game.
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Michigan's Lou Allan hits an RBI single in the fifth inning.
Michigan's Lou Allan hits an RBI single in the fifth inning.
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Michigan's Lou Allan celebrates at first base after hitting an RBI single in the fifth inning.
Michigan's Lou Allan celebrates at first base after hitting an RBI single in the fifth inning.
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Michigan shortstop Natalia Rodriguez throws out a Michigan State batter at first base during the first inning.
Michigan shortstop Natalia Rodriguez throws out a Michigan State batter at first base during the first inning.
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Michigan State pitcher Sarah Ladd throws a second inning pitch during their game against Michigan.
Michigan State pitcher Sarah Ladd throws a second inning pitch during their game against Michigan.
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Michigan's Hannah Carson hits an RBI double in the fourth inning against Michigan State.
Michigan's Hannah Carson hits an RBI double in the fourth inning against Michigan State.
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Michigan State's Jenae Wash at the plate in the fifth inning of their game against Michigan.
Michigan State's Jenae Wash at the plate in the fifth inning of their game against Michigan.
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Michigan pitcher Alex Storako throws a fifth inning pitch to a Michigan State batter during their game.
Michigan pitcher Alex Storako throws a fifth inning pitch to a Michigan State batter during their game.
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Michigan State catcher Kendall Kates makes a catch on a ball just in front of the plate off the bat of Michigan's Taylor Bump in the fifth inning of their game.
Michigan State catcher Kendall Kates makes a catch on a ball just in front of the plate off the bat of Michigan's Taylor Bump in the fifth inning of their game.
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