The University of Michigan baseball team dropped an 8-5 decision to Ohio State in the second game of their series on Friday, a contest that swung back and forth before the Buckeyes pulled away in the eighth.
Early Lead
Ohio State struck first, opening the scoring in the second inning with a leadoff single that set the stage for a quick 1-0 lead.
Michigan answered right back, plating two runs in the bottom of the second to take a 2-1 edge, but the Buckeyes tied the game in the fifth when a solo homer knotted the score.
Mid-Game Momentum
The Wolverines' offense surged in the sixth when Brayden Jefferis launched his third home run of the season, giving Michigan a brief 3-2 advantage.
Ohio State, however, answered with a three-run burst in the eighth, turning a tight game into an 8-5 lead that the Wolverines could not overcome.
Pitching Performance
Starter Shane Brinham absorbed the loss, surrendering four runs on eight hits while the bullpen duo of Slade Moore and Keegan O'Hearn combined for two scoreless frames to close out the game.
Looking Ahead
The series will conclude on Saturday at Ray Fisher Stadium, where the Wolverines hope to even the matchup before the regular season ends, a game that will be streamed live on B1G+.
Fans can follow the action on the B1G+ platform, accessible at bigtenplus.com, as both schools look to finish the year on a high note.