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UM blanks Miami (Ohio), heads to NCAA regional final

Ann Arbor – Michigan had a big sixth inning and held off a late-game charge from Miami (Ohio) to win its second NCAA Regional game.

The second-ranked Wolverines defeated Miami, 6-0, their second straight shutout in Regional play – they defeated Valparaiso, 8-0, Friday night. Sierra Lawrence and Aidan Falk each had two RBIs for the Wolverines in the victory.

Michigan (48-5) will face a yet-to-be determined opponent on Sunday at 2 p.m. (BTN). With a victory, the Wolverines will advance to the NCAA Super Regional next weekend. Miami, who advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012 after winning the Mid-American Conference tournament title, defeated Notre Dame on Friday.