Quarterfinal Preview
Washington Huskies opened the Big Ten Tournament with a decisive 7‑1 victory over the Michigan Wolverines on Wednesday, advancing to the quarterfinals.
The Huskies’ pitching staff delivered a stellar performance, fanning 13 batters while stranding 11 runners on base, a testament to their composure under pressure.
Leading the charge on the mound, Jackson Thomas recorded nine strikeouts, anchoring a rotation that kept Michigan’s hitters off balance throughout the contest.
At the plate, Jackson Hotchkiss launched a 433‑foot home run, the longest of the night, while Blake Wilson added a two‑run blast in the second inning to push the lead.
Sam DeCarlo contributed an RBI double in the third frame and finished with two hits, matching Wilson’s output, as the Huskies compiled seven hits as a team.
Mic Paul delivered a clutch two‑RBI single in the seventh inning, extending the advantage, and Bryce Johnson closed the game with his second save of the season.
The Huskies will now meet the Oregon Ducks on Friday, May 22, in a quarterfinal matchup that promises another high‑stakes showdown.