Michigan is just two wins away from reaching the pinnacle of the softball world.
The Wolverines -- the national third seed -- edged past No. 5 LSU, 6-3, this evening to eliminate the Tigers in the NCAA Women's College World Series semifinals and advance to the Championship Series. Michigan entered this game with a 2-0 record in the WCWS, while LSU came in with a 2-1 record, and would have had two chances to beat the Tigers if necessary in this double-elimination tournament. However, a second game wasn't necessary as the Wolverines handled their business and got it done in the first game.