Michigan baseball: This magical run is one win away from a perfect ending
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - For the first time in 57 years, Michigan baseball will take the field Tuesday with a chance to win a national championship. The Wolverines have won their first four games at the College World Series and now must beat No. One of Donovan's hits was a solo blast that gave Michigan its seventh and final run. Michigan celebrates after beating the Vanderbilt Commodores during game one of the College World Series Championship Series on June 24, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. It's Michigan's first trip to the College World Series since 1984.
Michigan baseball looks to cap magical College World Series run with national championship
The Wolverines have won their first four games at the College World Series and now must beat No. One of Donovan's hits was a solo blast that gave Michigan its seventh and final run. Jimmy Kerr #15 of the Michigan Wolverines runs down the base line after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores during game one of the College World Series Championship Series on June 24, 2019, at TDIt was his seventh home run of the NCAA Tournament and third of the College World Series. Michigan celebrates after beating the Vanderbilt Commodores during game one of the College World Series Championship Series on June 24, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. It's Michigan's first trip to the College World Series since 1984.
Tommy Henry cements himself as Michigan baseball legend with College World Series performance
Though Michigan eventually lost the game, Henry allowed just three runs over 7.1 innings and left with the lead. After Michigan survived a rematch with Creighton to advance to the Super Regional against UCLA, Henry got the ball in the program's most important game in decades: Game 3 with a chance to advance to the College World Series. University of Michigan starting pitcher Tommy Henry pitches against Florida State in the 2019 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. On Monday, in his final start at the University of Michigan, Henry got a chance to pitch on college baseball's biggest stage. 1 team in the country to get to the College World Series, they turned to Henry.
Michigan baseball looks to cap magical College World Series run with national championship
ANN ARBOR, Mich. For the first time in 57 years, Michigan baseball will take the field Tuesday with a chance to win a national championship. The Wolverines have won their first four games at the College World Series and now must beat No. (Peter Aiken/Getty Images)It was his seventh home run of the NCAA Tournament and third of the College World Series. Michigan celebrates after beating the Vanderbilt Commodores during game one of the College World Series Championship Series on June 24, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. It's Michigan's first trip to the College World Series since 1984.
Tommy Henry's gem pulls Michigan baseball within one win of national championship
ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Michigan baseball team is one win away from a national championship after starter Tommy Henry tossed another gem Monday against No. Coming off a complete game shutout with 10 strikeouts against Florida State in his first College World Series start, Henry faced an even taller task in the first game of the national championship series. He'll likely start Tuesday against Vanderbilt phenom Kumar Rocker with a chance to polish off Michigan's magical NCAA Tournament run with a championship. Michigan got contributions up and down the lineup, as has been the case since the tournament began. 4 overall pick in the 2019 MLB draft, J.J. Bleday, hit a home run for Vanderbilt, but the Commodores couldn't get much going against Henry.
Tommy Henry cements himself as Michigan baseball legend with College World Series performance
Tommy Henry of the Michigan Wolverines delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores during game one of the College World Series Championship Series on June 24, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. Though Michigan eventually lost the game, Henry allowed just three runs over 7.1 innings and left with the lead. University of Michigan starting pitcher Tommy Henry pitches against Florida State in the 2019 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. On Monday, in his final start at the University of Michigan, Henry got a chance to pitch on college baseball's biggest stage. 1 team in the country to get to the College World Series, they turned to Henry.
Michigan baseball meets powerhouse Vanderbilt with national championship on the line
ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Michigan baseball team's magical ride through the College World Series is one stop away from a national championship, and they'll have to get through powerhouse Vanderbilt to earn the title. Monday's opener of the national championship series certainly fits that bill, as Michigan squares off with No. That distinction belongs to Kumar Rocker, who has already fired a no-hitter during the NCAA Tournament. Eric Bakich's team can't be counted out of any situation, though, especially during this current NCAA Tournament run. He last pitched in the regional championship game against Creighton, firing a scoreless inning with one strikeout and one hit allowed.
Michigan baseball one win away from championship series after shutting out Florida State
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Teams from the Midwest don't usually make the College World Series, but the Michigan baseball team wasn't content with simply making the cut. The Wolverines shut out Florida State, 2-0, on Monday to pull within one game of the national championship series. WATCH: This hilarious Michigan baseball slide absolutely did not go as plannedFor a team that barely got into the NCAA Tournament, Michigan has certainly had to earn its way to this spot. 2-0 at the 2019 College World Series #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/QjUwKGiXU8 Michigan Baseball (@umichbaseball) June 18, 2019Tommy Henry led the charge for Michigan against Florida State, firing a complete game shutout, striking out 10 Seminoles and allowing just three hits. Since the Wolverines last played in the College World Series in 1984, only one Big Ten team has made the trip to Omaha.