Bloomington, Ind. – If ever Michigan needed its ace and 2018 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Meghan Beaubien to rise to the occasion, it was in the top of the fifth inning of Saturday’s game against Wisconsin.
Beaubien had been removed after the fourth inning with a 7-1 lead to rest for a potential Big Ten tournament championship game later in the afternoon. Friday’s starter, freshman Alex Storako, came on in relief but quickly surrendered two singles and a walk to load the bases with no outs.
Michigan head coach Carol Hutchins went back to her ace and her decision paid off.