A Seven-Inning Barrage
The Wolverines took the field on May 19, 2026, ready to test a Rutgers squad that had yet to taste defeat in the series.
The opening frame saw Jefferis launch a solo home run, instantly putting Michigan on the board and setting a confident tone.
Turner followed with a timely single in the third inning, driving in Mullens and giving the Wolverines an early 1-0 lead.
Culbertson’s fourth‑inning single cleared the bases, plating Morrow and Ossenfort and extending the advantage to three runs.
The seventh inning turned into a power surge; Haeger and Miller each sent the ball over the fence, adding two more markers and pushing the lead to six.
Laffitte’s walk with the bases loaded forced in Ossenfort, and Turner’s subsequent single cleared the bases again, driving in Laffitte, Culbertson and Morrow for three additional runs.
The cumulative effect of those bursts produced a final tally of ten runs, sealing a 10‑0 victory for Michigan.
The performance underscored the Wolverines’ depth and hinted at a promising stretch ahead as the season progresses.